Yes.

The opinion of a child and young person should be considered everywhere, including in their home, in their workplace and at school. This is true no matter how young that person is, although the weight their opinion is given should change as they grow older or become more mature.

Article 12 applies to everyone, and care should be taken to make sure it can be exercised by everyone in reality. For example:

• special materials should be produced for children and young people with disabilities if they need these to make their views heard,
• special consideration should be given to children and young people in vulnerable situations, such as those in care or refugees,
• care should be taken to make sure the opinions of girls are respected just as much as those of boys.