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Children's Rights Scheme

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A decision made 18 March 2024:

Decision Reference:  MD-CEF-2024-198

Public

Subject: Children's Rights Scheme

 

Report Title: Children's Rights Scheme for Jersey March 2024

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Children and Families decided to present the Children's Rights Scheme to the States Assembly.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Minister Children and Families is required to publish the Children’s Rights Scheme in accordance with Article 12 of the Children (Convention Rights) (Jersey) Law 2022. It sets out the arrangements by which duty-bearers can fulfil the duty which the law places on them to have due regard for children’s rights.

Resource Implications: There are no resource implications from publication of the Children's Rights Scheme

 

Action Required: The Minister's Private Secretary to liaise with the Publications Editor to arrange presentation of the Children's Rights Scheme to the States Assembly.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Children and Families

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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