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 | | States Parties undertake to ensure the child such protection and care as is necessary for his or her well-being, taking into account the rights and duties of his or her parents, legal guardians, or other individuals legally responsible for him or her, and, to this end, shall take all appropriate legislative and administrative measures. |
 | | States Parties shall ensure that the institutions, services and facilities responsible for the care or protection of children shall conform with the standards established by competent authorities, particularly in the areas of safety, health, in the number and suitability of their staff, as well as competent supervision. |
 | | 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 judicialreview determine, in accordance with applicable law and procedures, that such separation is necessary for the best interests of the child. |
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