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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Massey of Darwen (Labour). It was answered by Lord Hill of Oareford (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 March 2012.


UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will implement the commitment made in December 2010 that new legislation and policy will be assessed against the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Answer

My Lords, the Government take their obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child very seriously and are implementing the commitment made in December 2010. The Government have used the home affairs clearance process to consider the implications of their proposals for children's rights. The Minister for Children has also written recently to all government departments to reinforce this commitment, and departments are being given further guidance and support on the UNCRC in preparation for the next legislative Session.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
736 c1017 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children's rights Legislation UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk