Stevens, G.P. (Geert Philip)2021-07-232021-07-232021-092021-07-22*S2021http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80972Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2021.This thesis examines how the current obligations towards the child’s participating in armed conflict may be developed and address the unique needs of the child. In this assessment, the researcher recognises the autonomous rights of the child, the psychological capacity of the child, and the best interests of the child in armed conflict.en© 2019 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.UCTDErga Omnes ObligationlawInternational lawChild autonomyChildren’s rightsChild autonomyLaw articles SDG-03Law articles SDG-04Law articles SDG-16Thesis