Part I: Introduction to the Third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning a communications procedure: The Convention on the Rights of the Child Communication/ Complaints Procedure and the Convention General Implementation Articles
Part II: Selected Weaknesses of the Convention on the Rights of the Child Optional Protocol on a Communications Procedure: The Inadmissibility of Collective Communications Under the OP3-CRC
Reliance on the Best Interests of the Child Principle
The Failure to Allow Communications Involving Jus Cogens Violations Where the Complaint is Against State Non-Parties to the OP3-CRC (Even if a State Party to the CRC and/or One or Both of the First Two Protocols to the CRC)
Inter-State Communications under the OP3-CRC and the Requirement for an Opt In Declaration by the State Party
Children's Age and Adjudged Maturity vs. Legal Principle as Factors in Taking Children's Views into Account in OP3-CRC Decision-Making
Weaknesses in the OP3-CRC Provisions Regarding Inquiries, Friendly Settlements and Follow-Up
Communications Concerning Violations of Children's Economic, Social, or Cultural Rights
Potential Obstacles Under OP3-CRC to Redress for Violation of Social and Cultural Rights: Case Examples Involving Indigenous Children
Concluding Remarks and Summary.