Last updated: June 2018
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Too young to vote at 15 – but Criminally Responsible at 10? Time to Rethink Child Justice in England and Wales
Dr Rhian Croke, Strategic Litigation and Policy Advocacy Lead, Children’s Legal Centre Wales In a landmark shift, 16-year-olds have recently been granted the right to vote in the next UK General Election — a move that acknowledges their ability to engage in democratic...
Knowledge Is Power: Building Legal Literacy with Children in Wales
Something I learnt in today’s session: “That children have rights.” This is feedback from a Year 7 pupil during a trial Legal Education Session on The Environment and Pollution. How can we expect young people to grow into informed, responsible citizens if they don’t...
Your Rights in Action: Lessons from The Measure
Many of us grow up believing in fairness and the idea that everyone should be treated equally, no matter who they are. But what if a small box could decide how society sees you? What if it affected your job, healthcare, and rights? The Measure by Nikki Erlick imagines...