Using the Law to Promote, Protect and Realise Children’s Rights.
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Using the Law to Promote, Protect and Realise Children’s Rights
The work of the Centre is informed by the articles of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child with specific reference to:
Article 2Article 2 Non-DiscriminationNon-Discrimination
Article 3Article 3 Best Interests of the ChildBest Interests of the Child
Article 12Article 12 The Child’s Opinion The Child’s Opinion
Promote awareness among children of their rightsEncourage the use of the law to promote children’s
rights Increase public understanding of children’s rightsAdvocate for child friendly legislation Involve children in the development of the CentreMake a reality of children’s rights
Education and training Advice and information on children’s legal rights Research on and monitoring of children’s rights Commenting on policy and legislation Strategic Casework Service Third Party Interventions Facilitating the voices of young people Involvement in inter agency work e.g. COAC , CAU,
Mental Health Review, DHSS PS Steering Groups, NICCY, Anti Bullying Forum
Training on the UNCRC, Human Rights Act /ECHR Direct work with young people Accredited courses Seminars Conferences/ Annual Lectures Website Do You Know Your Rights series of leaflets
Monitoring the Implementation of the UNCRC and other international Human Rights mechanisms
Policy Commentary – Draft Government Policy and Legislation
Consultation with young people Submission of NGO Alternative Report to the
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
POLICY OFFICER
Responding to consultations in relation to legislation and policy affecting children.
Sharing information about policy responses. Examples of recent submissions
Comprehensive information service on domestic and international laws relating to children and young people
Policy commentary and submissions in relation to legislation affecting children and young people
Strategic casework service in key areas – in accordance with casework policy
Four solicitors, advice manager, advice worker, SENDIST representative, legal secretary, volunteers.
Referral service – Accredited Solicitors and Education Panel
• Casework policy and key casework areas• Education Tribunals• Judicial Review Applications• Re M A Minor [2004] NICA• L A Minor by T Mc M v Sandelford Special School
and NEELB [2005]• An Application by Robert Mc Millen, Chairman of
the Board of Governors of Ballyclare High School for Judicial Review[2008] NIQB 21
• Third Party Interventions • Re Neill’s Application [2005] NIQB,66• In the Matter of An Application for Judicial
Review by the Commissioner for Children and Young People of Decisions Made by Peter Hain the Secretary of State and David Hanson the Minister of State [2007] NIQB 115
• In the Matter of An Application by E for Judicial Review[2004] NIQB 35 [2006] NICA,[2008]UKHL,66
• JR 21 ( 2008) – CAMHS• JR 1 ( 2009) - Taser case
• Mental health legal adviser• Information about the law relating to child and
adolescent mental health• Advice and representation for children and young
people with mental health difficulties• Policy work in relation to the implementation of
the Bamford Review recommendations with regard to children
• Training.
• SENDIST Representative• Legal advice and information in relation to
special educational needs• Training• Representation in certain cases at the Special
Educational Needs Tribunal• Special Educational Needs Forum
FREE-PHONE: 080 8808 5678
FREE-POST: chalky, Bel3837, Belfast, BT15 1BR
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Children’s Law Centre
Help and
Advice
Line for
Kids and
Young people
• Information• Website at www.childrenslawcentre.org• Members section – information pack and
submissions• Do You Know Your Rights?• Suspensions and Exclusions, Family Law, Youth
Justice, Care, Social Security, Employment, Discrimination Law, Policing, Human Rights, UNCRC
Are central to the development and work of the CLCProvide a forum through which young people can
voice their opinions on issues that affect themDevelop resources using a variety of mediaCampaign and lobby to make a reality of children’s
rights