Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Hilton Dawson (Labour), on Monday, 15 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 62 members in total.

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CHILDREN'S RIGHTS COMMISSIONER AND CHILD PROTECTION

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to 'root and branch' reform of the child protection system if the inquiry following the appalling death of Anna Climbie recommends it; considers that the establishment of independent children's rights commissioners in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales is of fundamental importance in keeping the rights of children to be protected always at the forefront of public concern; applauds the establishment of a Children's Commissioner in Wales; and urges the Government to support the Private Members for Lancaster and Wyre on Wednesday 17th January.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

193A1

after 'and', insert 'a Children's Commissioner in.'.

193A2

after 'Wales', insert 'welcomes the announcement that Northern Ireland is to have a Children's Commissioner,'

193A3

at end add '; and calls on the Government to provide a clean statutory basis for children's commissioners throughout the UK.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

193 

193A1 

193A2 

193A3 

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Children Abuse Children's rights Protection Offences against children

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk