The
Office of the Commissioner for Children was deeply concerned when it was
reported that "Non-EU families appealing
the deportation of their children are receiving letters from Identity Malta,
asking them to leave the country “as soon as possible”." Especially since
this goes against the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
which clearly states that children should be cared for by their parents.
However, the Office welcomes the Government’s reaction
to the letters sent by Identity Malta and agrees that this was extremely
insensitive especially in this time of uncertainty. The Office urges all
entities and organisations to take decisions keeping children’s rights in mind
so as to ensure that a similar situation does not happen again.