However the EU does have a mandate to establish common rules in areas where children’s rights come into play, such as their rights in criminal proceedings, free movement within the EU, asylum or trafficking.
Samal ajal on aga ELil volitused kehtestada ühiseid norme valdkondades, kus mängu tulevad laste huvid, nagu lapse õigused kriminaalmenetluses, vaba liikumine ELis, varjupaik või inimkaubandus.