should be given for the child to be heard either directly or through an impartial representative, as part of the procedure, and such views shall be taken into account by the relevant and competent authority in accordance with the provision and appropriate laws’’. 123. Measures relating to the application of the principle for the best interests of children, refer to cases of parental separations, adoption and legal protection. a) Parental Separation 124. In cases of parental divorce, there is often disagreement as to who should be entrusted with childcare allowance. In Guinea-Bissau, the legislation in force requires that the child for the purpose of his childcare allowance, be given to those who prove assurance of their best protection, who may not even be one of the parents. 125. The courts and administrative institutions, have considered the interests of the child, both in the arbitration of foodstuffs and in the benefits allowance in favor of them, it means that, the Courts must take the necessary measures for the protection of the child. In making its decision, the Court must always have regard to the best interests of the child. 126. This specific principle of the rights of the child, has received considerable attention from the Government in the prevention, protection and assistance programs, developed by public institutions such as the Women's and Children's Institute, Migration and Borders that control the exit of children out of the country in coordinating and seeking to ensure the prevention of trafficking, forced and illegal exits. a) Adoption 127. Adoption standards, have been the focus of attention, as they provide an alternative for the child. It was found that the existing legislation does not facilitate the process, as it is very restrictive, specifically regarding international adoption. Discussions have been held on the subject, but fears of using legal facilities to promote child trafficking are of great concern, given the weaknesses that the country presents. 128. However, its effectiveness, has been in accordance with international instruments, in particular the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of International Adoption of 29th May 1993 establishing a system of cooperation based on the principle of best interests of the child, enshrined in its Article 1, nevertheless, the country is not a party or have ratified this instrument, insofar as Article 29 CRGB, allows to enter into our legal system. c) Legal Protection 129. Knowing that children do not have the capacity to represent themselves, and therefore, the Public Prosecution Service, has ensured the defense of their interests in their capacity as Legal Guardianship of Children. In this regard, for the sake of 25