An association that has worked for five years on the inclusion of unaccompanied foreign children and youth in Portugal reacted to the Constitutional Court decision. The association questions the purpose of keeping children detained, wondering what improvement in Portuguese life results from a child being deprived of liberty.
The organization states that it has dedicated the last five years of its work to the inclusion of unaccompanied foreign children and youth in the country. This work involves support and accompaniment of these children and youth, seeking their integration into Portuguese society.
The association's reaction comes following a decision made by the Constitutional Court on the matter. The court evaluated the legality of norms that allow the detention of foreign children in Portugal.
The association's position suggests that the detention of children does not represent an adequate solution, raising questions about the real benefits of this measure for Portuguese society and for the children themselves who are affected.
