Article 67. Right of the child to the protection

A child shall have the right to the protection of his/her rights and legitimate interests.

The protection of the rights and legitimate interests of the child shall be exercised by the parents (their substitutes), while in cases provided for in the present Code - by the guardianship and trusteeship body, the prosecutor, and the court.

A minor who is recognized pursuant to the law as fully capable before reaching the age of majority shall have the right to independently exercise his/her rights and duties, including the right to protection.

A child shall have the right to the protection from abuse by his/her parents (or surrogate parents).

In the event of violation of the rights and legitimate interests of the child, including when one or both parents fail to perform their duties in relation to the upbringing and education of the child or abuse their parental rights, the child shall be entitled to apply independently to the guardianship and trusteeship body for their protection and - upon reaching the age of fourteen - to the court.

Persons who became aware of a threat to a child's life or health or of a violation of a child's rights and legitimate interests shall be obliged to report it to the guardianship and trusteeship body at the place of actual location of the child. Upon receiving such information, the guardianship and trusteeship body shall be obliged to take the necessary measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of the child.