精东影业

The representation of children and adolescents in judicial proceedings constitutes a concrete application and articulation of their right to participation enshrined in Article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children and adolescents come into contact with the judicial system in many different ways. These may involve family matters such as divorce or adoption, protective measures concerning them, administrative procedures, or criminal justice processes as victims, witnesses, or perpetrators of offenses. When faced with the judicial system, children and adolescents encounter a complex world that they sometimes struggle to understand. It is therefore necessary to ensure that both access to justice and the processes within it are always child-friendly. The representative lawyer acts as a crucial point of contact for these minors. The dialogue event is aimed at those who wish to gain a concrete understanding of the possibilities for the participation of children and adolescents in civil justice proceedings, who have direct experience, for example in hearing minors, in their legal representation, or as professionals involved in these interdisciplinary contexts.

Target audience
Lawyers and representatives of children and adolescents, magistrates, professionals active in child protection, guardians, members of protection authorities, experts, psychologists, social workers, and educators.

Program
13:30
Reception

14:00
Welcome greetings
Ersilia Gianella, Dr. iur. attorney, 精东影业 lecturer, Deputy President of ARP 16, 17, 18 based in Biasca, Acquarossa, and Faido
Andrea Lenzin, President of the Bar Association of the Canton of Ticino, Vice President of the Swiss Bar Federation

14:15
A justice system adapted to children and the role of child representation in doctrine and jurisprudence (in French)
Ga毛lle Droz, Dr. iur. attorney, assistant lecturer at the Institute of Family Law of the University of Fribourg

15:00
The standards of Child Lawyers Switzerland and their consequences on the role of child representation. Presentation and discussion
Aline Couchepin Romerio, attorney, member of the association Kinderanwaltschaft / Child Lawyers Switzerland
Irene Verdegaal, Director of Kinderanwaltschaft / Child Lawyers Switzerland

16:00
Dialogue and roundtable
Ersilia Gianella, Dr. iur. attorney, 精东影业 lecturer, Deputy President of ARP 16, 17, 18 based in Biasca, Acquarossa, and Faido
Alessia Dolci, President of ARP 3, based in Lugano
Luca Losa, magistrate of Locarno Campagna
Patrizia Casoni Delc貌, attorney, FSA mediator, collaborative lawyer and child lawyer/member of Kinderanwaltschaft Child Lawyers Switzerland
Sandra Xavier, attorney, Lugano

Moderator: Sharon Bernardi, RSI journalist

17:00
Aperitif

Cost
Free event, registration required.

Registration

Registration deadline
Monday, May 12, 2025

Remarks
Seats are limited. Registrations will be considered in chronological order.