Kids at the Crossroads: The Influence of International Law on Child Psychology

Authors

  • Junaid Sattar Butt Advocate High Court, Member AJK BAR COUNCIL,  2nd Floor Old Courts Plaza, Muzafarabad, Azad Kashmir, PAKISTAN https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0530-962X
  • Farzana Kousar Anjuman-e-Himayat-i-Islam

Keywords:

Global Child Welfare; International Law and Child Mental Health; Legal Impact on Child Psychology; Children’s Rights and Mental Health; Cross-border Child Protection

Abstract

This research explores the intersection of international law and child psychology, emphasizing how legal frameworks shape the mental health and well-being of children across diverse cultural contexts. The Court has established that private life comprises physical and psychological elements and relates to a person’s identity. Focusing on key instruments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the study examines the implications of these laws for psychological practices and policies affecting children’s rights and welfare. Through a review of case studies and existing literature, we highlight the positive impacts of international legal standards on child mental health interventions, as well as the challenges faced in their implementation. By analyzing the role of cultural variations and local practices, the research underscores the necessity for collaboration between legal and psychological professionals to advocate for effective, child-centered approaches. Ultimately, this study aims to illuminate the critical role of international law in shaping a more supportive environment for children’s psychological development, suggesting pathways for future research and policy improvements.

Author Biography

Junaid Sattar Butt, Advocate High Court, Member AJK BAR COUNCIL,  2nd Floor Old Courts Plaza, Muzafarabad, Azad Kashmir, PAKISTAN

Junaid Sattar Butt is a legal and research professional with extensive expertise in international and comparative law, digitalization, human rights, and sustainability. Currently an Advocate at the High Court under the AJK Bar Council, Mr. Butt has over four years of experience in legal research, court assistance, and legal research. His academic background includes an LL.M. from the University of Lahore, specializing in International & Comparative Laws, Bachelor of Laws, specializing in Local & International Laws, with an M.A. in Political Science from the University of the Punjab and MBA Finance from Virtual University of Pakistan, specializing in economy, banking & financial regulations. Mr. Butt’s research interests encompass digital transformation in administrative processes, AI and governance, human rights protection, international arbitration, EU Laws, GDPR, Technology Laws, SDG and sustainability governance. He has published extensively on these topics, including comparative studies of EU GDPR and EU AI Act regulations, data privacy, and international human rights standards, the role of AI in public administration, and digital currencies' regulatory frameworks.

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2025-03-31

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Butt, J. S., & Kousar, F. (2025). Kids at the Crossroads: The Influence of International Law on Child Psychology. Acta Universitatis Danubius. Juridica, 21(1), 38–54. Retrieved from https://dj.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/AUDJ/article/view/3139

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