Member in charge: Huw Lewis AM - Deputy Minister for Children
Date of introduction: 14 June 2010
Date of Royal Approval: 16 March 2011
This Measure places a duty on Welsh Ministers to have due regard to the rights and obligations in the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) when making decisions of a strategic nature. By passing this Measure, Wales becomes the first country in the UK to integrate the UNCRC into domestic law. The Measure also:
- Places a duty on Welsh Ministers to prepare and publish a Children’s Scheme which sets out the arrangements made for the purpose of securing compliance with the duty to have due regard to the rights and obligations in the UNCRC;
- Places a duty on Welsh Ministers to promote knowledge and understanding of the UNCRC; and
- Places a duty on Welsh Ministers to consult on the possible application of the Measure to persons who have reached 18, but are not yet 25.
Measure as Introduced - 14 June 2010
Explanatory Memorandum at Introduction
Stage 1 consideration by the Legislation Committee No. 5
Stage 1 report on the proposed Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011- 26 October 2010
Stage 2 Consideration by the Legislation Committee No. 5
Stage 3 & Stage 4 Consideration was in Plenary on 18 January 2011
Measure as enacted (legislation.gov.uk)
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