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The proposed reform of the LOPIVI focuses on listening to children
The Ministry of Youth and Children reported on May 5, 2026 that the Council of Ministers had approved in the first round an extension of the Law on Comprehensive Protection of Children and Adolescents against Violence (LOPIVI).
The announcement places among its objectives reinforcing the right of the minor to be heard in judicial and administrative procedures that affect them, regardless of their age.
What was announced and what it means
The news includes an initial phase of preparation of the reform. This approval in the first round is not equivalent to the entry into force of a law. This review explains the May announcement and does not certify the subsequent status of the processing.
The best interest of the minor It is one of the concepts that helps understand the context of decisions that affect children and adolescents.