1. Best Interests of the Child: The best interests of the child shall be considered by the relevant authorities, and he shall be

given preference over others in providing shelter, assistance, psychological, social, health, security, and educational

support.

2. Priority in Emergencies: The child shall be given priority over others in obtaining protection and relief in the event of

natural disasters, wars, or similar situations.

3. Children with Disabilities: Without prejudice to the relevant regulations, the relevant authorities shall ensure that

children with disabilities enjoy special care and a decent life, under conditions that guarantee their dignity and promote

their self-reliance and active participation in society, and ensure their education and training, provide them with health

care services, rehabilitation services, preparation for work, and recreational opportunities, and receive these in a

manner that leads to the child's social integration and individual development, including his cultural and intellectual

development.

1. Preventive Measures: The relevant authorities shall propose the necessary preventive measures to protect against the

abuse or neglect of children and shall implement those that fall within their jurisdiction.

2. Principles in Handling Cases: Taking into account the provisions of these regulations, all authorities, when dealing with

cases of child abuse or neglect, shall consider the following principles:

• • The best interests of the child shall be considered in all procedures taken to protect him from abuse and to

  empower him with his rights.

• • Cases of child abuse or neglect shall be handled in accordance with standards that allow for the differentiation

  between serious abuse or neglect and potential, habitual, or repeated abuse or neglect in daily life, so that

  assistance, treatment, protection, or shelter is provided, as required by the type of abuse the child has suffered.

• • It shall be ensured that resorting to any of the means used for treatment does not result in greater harm to the

  child.

• • Disciplinary or behavioral punishments that are applied to the child and that may prevent or deprive him of

  education or cause him to drop out shall not be resorted to.

• • Protective Policies: Policies and supervisory procedures shall be put in place to ensure the protection of

  children within the places where they are located and to prevent any intentional abuse or unintentional

  harmful practices