Trailblazing duo return to Stormont to challenge uniform equality legislation in schools
NICCY Youth Panel members Astrid and Rhea will return to Stormont on Wednesday 4 March…
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Ten is Too Young Coalition welcomes tabling of amendment to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 16
The Ten is Too Young Coalition has welcomed the tabling of an amendment to the…
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Commissioner welcomes publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection NI’s report into child criminal exploitation
“I welcome the publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland’s important report into child…
Pioneering children’s rights and wellbeing programme starts in Derry & Strabane District
A new partnership between the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Derry and Strabane…
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A turning point for children and young people mental health services revealed in Commissioner’s Office’s latest report
NICCY has published a periodic review that shines a spotlight on the deep‑rooted challenges and…
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“A blanket ban on social media might sound simple – but it will not address the real issues”
“As the merits of potential social media restrictions for children and young people being introduced…
Safer Internet Day 2026 Statement
“My office is here to support children, young people, and families. Working together, we can…
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ENOC meetings and Eurochild Roundtable February 2026
This week, Commissioner Chris Quinn attended an ENOC-Euro Child Roundtable event and his first in-person…
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10 is too Young Coalition launches renewed calls for increase in minimum age of criminal responsibility
On Thursday 29th January, the 10 is too Young coalition, published their latest joint briefing,…
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