Improving children’s right to information in EU cross-border civil cases: a thematic focus

The contribution illustrates the background, the methodology and the results of the research project “MiRI”, which is focused on the right of the child to receive adequate and reliable information before, during and after civil proceedings in family matters that affects his or her life. Through an analysis of the legislation, case law and practice in six Member States, as well as on the relevant international and EU legal framework, the research conducted to the creation of a set of Guidelines for legal professionals aimed at improving the situation of children involved in cross-border civil proceedings in the European Union.