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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Hilton Dawson (Labour), on Wednesday, 22 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 60 members in total.


CHILDRENS RIGHTS COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND

That this House welcomes the establishment of a Children's Commissioner for Wales and the progress towards similar posts in Scotland and Northern Ireland; recognises the vital importance of listening to children and ensuring that the country treats them well on the basis of respect for their fundamental human rights; and therefore calls for the establishment of a Children's Rights commissioner for England without further delay.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
557 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Children Children's rights Human rights Protection
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk