States Parties shall ensure that a child shall not be separated from his or her parents against their will, except when competent authorities subject to judicial review determine, in accordance with applicable law and procedures, that such separation is necessary for the best interests of the child.
Nchi Wanachama zitahakikisha kwamba mtoto hatatenganishwa na wazazi wake kinyume na matakwa yao, isipokuwa pale mamlaka yenye uwezo chini ya uhakiki wa mahakama itaamua, kwa mujibu wa sheria na taratibu zinazotumika, kwamba utengano huo ni muhimu kwa manufaa ya mtoto. .