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Comments by Nigel Williams, the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People at the launch of the PSNI URZONE website on Thursday 16th December at the Innovation Centre Belfast It is...
Comments by Nigel Williams, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, at the Human Rights Day Conference, at Belfast City Hall on Friday 10th December 2004 I am delighted to be...
Speech by Nigel Williams, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People at the Building Bridges: Healing Communities through Early Childhood Education Working Forum, Friday 19th November...
Speech to All Party Parliamentary Children’s Group on Tuesday 26 October 2004 on the Childrens' Bill by Nigel Williams, NI Commissioner for Children and Young People Thank you for the opportunity...
Speech from Marlene Kinghan, Head of Communications and Participation, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children & Young People’s Office. To Launch of Parents and Paediatricians Together Project,...
25th June 2004 Children’s Commissioner Launches Artwork Competition Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People is getting, ‘arty’, with plans for a public artwork. The artwork will...
Speech given by Barney McNeany, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People at the opening of NIPPA (Northern Ireland's leading early years organisation) AGM...
Speech by Marlene Kinghan Head of Communications and Participation, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People. Given at the launch of the first ‘Safe Routes to Schools’ Conference...
Speech by Nigel Williams, Commissioner for Children and Young People at the launch of the Behaviour in a Learning City Report, at the BELB Headquarters, Belfast. Minister, Board Members, ladies and...
Speech by Nigel Williams, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, to the “Children in trouble with the Law – What Works?” conference, Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle Criminal Justice...
5th March 2004 We welcome and fully support the principle of establishing a Children’s Commissioner for England. This means that all parts of the United Kingdom will soon have someone who is championing...
3rd March 2004 The Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, today welcomed the Secretary of State’s announcement that there is to be a review of the child protection vetting procedures...
2nd March 2004 The Commissioner for Children and Young People today invited voluntary and community groups to contribute to the major research project on children's rights in Northern Ireland. Queen's...
Speech by Nigel Williams. Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, on “Why is Participation of Young People important” to the Youth Service Conference, Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle...
Remarks by the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, at the Anti-Racism Rally Belfast City Hall. Some of you may be wondering what a Children’s Commissioner...
Commissioner Issues Statement On Paramilitary Punishment Beatings Against Children Following the incident on 9th January when a 14 year old boy in North Belfast was subject to extreme threats and...
Comments By Northern Ireland Commissioner For Children And Young People, At The Launch Of The Globalclub At The Waterfront Hall, Belfast I am delighted to be here and to see so many young people here....
Comments By The Commissioner For Children And Young People At The Launch Of The Youthnet Report “Shout” On The Needs Of Young People In Northern Ireland Who Identify As Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Or Transgender...
20th December 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, today pledged to examine closely the impact of Government spending plans on services for children...
16th December 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, today (Thursday) officially unveils public artwork which gives a unique perspective on life in Northern...
9th December 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams today claimed future children’s services will be at risk as a result of the Government’s draft budget....
30th November 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, has published a major report into children’s right in Northern Ireland on the NICCY web site (www.niccy.org)....
29th November 2004 LEADING global figures in child care celebrated a visit to Belfast with an evening reception at the offices of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People in...
29th November 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Nigel Williams, today called for submissions to the review of child protection vetting procedures. Over...
26th November 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People Nigel Williams today (Friday) opened a major conference in Belfast on children’s rights and the law by declaring...
19th November 2004 NICCY calls for communities to reject the rule of terror The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams today called for communities to reject...
5th November 2004 The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Nigel Williams, today challenged everyone working with under 18s not to forget that behind professional labels...
3rd November 2004 The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People today called on all parties involved in the current education funding crisis to remain focussed on the need for children...
October 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Nigel Williams, today welcomed plans to bring Northern Ireland into line with legislation on sexual offences that...
18th October 2004 NICCY wants your voice to be heard to make a difference THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Nigel Williams, wants everybody to shout and help...
13th October 2004 When the Children Bill was first published in March we issued a statement expressing serious concerns about the powers of the proposed English Commissioner and their role in Northern...
12th August 2004 Artist, Martina Galvin is the winner of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People’s public artwork competition – and young people had the final decision in picking...
26th July 2004 Click on the file below to download a copy of NICCY's response. ResponseToOfcom.pdf ...
26th July 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) today called on Ofcom to consult directly with Northern Ireland’s under-18s on recommendations for improving...
July 2004 The consultations were on proposed suspension and expulsion procedures in Northern Ireland schools and new legislation on Special Needs and Disability. The Commissioner’s responses - prepared...
30th July 2004 The closing date for the public art commission has passed. Thank you to everyone who sent submissions. If you wish to view the Artists’ Brief for future reference click here. We will...
24th June 2004 Mr Barney McNeaney, Acting Commissioner for Children and Young People said: "We were shocked by the tragic events that were unveiled in court during the recent case concerning...
22nd June 2004 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People welcomed the report by Sir Michael Bichard, which was published today. The Commissioner will study closely the report...
8th June 2004 Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People applies for Judicial Review over Anti-social Behaviour Order Consultation. THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children...
19th May 2004 A delegation of almost 30 young people aged between 13 and 18 from the organisation Children in Crossfire, were at the commissioner's new Belfast offices, as part of a fact-finding...
5th May 2004 A spokesperson said: “The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People supports the views of the Welsh Commissioner on developing the roles and responsibilities for all...
4th May 2004 A Spokesperson for The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People this week welcomed new laws to protect children and young people from a range of sexual offences. The...
20th April 2004 Earlier today the same evidence was given to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Children. Barney McNeaney, Chief Officer with the Commissioner’s office told the committee that...
25th March 2004 Overview & Principles Our concern as existing Commissioners for Children in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is the rights and best interests of all children – every area...