Last updated: June 2018
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Why Do Children in Wales Need Lawyers?
Professor Jane Williams, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Children’s Legal Centre Wales Recently I had the honour to deliver the annual lecture for the Observatory on Children’s Human Rights at Swansea University. I chose the title ‘Why Children Need Lawyers, Not Just...
Strip Searching Children: A Continuing Violation of Children’s Rights in Wales
Dr Rhian Croke, Children’s Legal Centre Wales New data published on April 9th 2026, from UK Home Office custody statistics indicate that 157 children were strip searched in police custody in Wales in the year ending March 2025. This can be cautiously compared with 183...
We Were Wondering- What is a Senedd Election?
Rhian Howells- Education and Engagement Lead The next Senedd election takes place on 7 May 2026, and this year comes with big changes that young voters should know about. Whether you’re voting for the first time at 16 or you’ve taken part before, this election gives...