What happens next for children's social care reform in Northern Ireland?
The Commissioner shares his thoughts on the consequences of the Regional Children and Families Authority…
Commissioner's Blog
Joint statement on the full and direct incorporation of the UNCRC into domestic law
As the Commissioners and Ombudsman for Children in our five respective jurisdictions, we jointly reaffirm…
News
NICCY Youth Panel Blog: Social media ban debate
Elodie, NYP: "The government allowed the Pandora’s box of social media to be opened. Whether…
Youth Panel Blog
Coalition expresses ‘deep disappointment’ over use of Petition of Concern during age of criminal responsibility debate
It is incredibly disappointing that the Petition of Concern was used to block the tabled…
Statement on Government's U16s Social Media Ban
“There is a danger that blanket bans offer a false sense of security – a…
Statement from the Commissioner for Children and Young People: 8 June incident and public disorder
Violence, intimidation and racism has no place in our society, and it is profoundly damaging…
Coalition expresses ‘deep disappointment’ as Equal Protection amendment excluded from Consideration Stage of the Justice Bill.
The Equal Protection Working Group, a coalition of children’s rights organisations, health professional bodies, charities,…
Commissioner’s statement on today’s Post-19 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assembly motion
“I welcome today’s Post-19 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assembly motion. My office and I…
How can babies and non-verbal children communicate their rights through arts and participation?
In this blog, Commissioner Chris Quinn shares how babies and non‑verbal children are still too…
Commissioner's Blog