Usually the victims themselves file a complaint. In the case of children, the guardians do so, or public bodies. The authorities can also lodge a complaint.

Custody emphasises the care and protection aspect of parents. Custody may be shared or in the hands of one of the parents.

The parent of an unaccompanied refugee child in Iceland is entitled to international protection through family reunification.

Dietary surveys are a prerequisite for monitoring the development of the population's diet.