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Humbug to Hug: Protecting every Tiny Tim
Charles Dickens created Tim to highlight the struggles of poor and disabled children in Victorian Britain. Back then, children like Tim had no guaranteed rights. But today, in Wales, children’s rights are supported by Welsh laws, which require the government to...
We Were Wondering… What are the Laws about Sexting?
Rhian Howells- Children’s Legal Centre Wales Young people have been telling us that that they have been asked to send nudes and that they were unsure about the rules around sexting. Many were surprised to learn that something as common as being asked for a nude...
We Were Wondering… What are the rules about carrying things for self-defence?
Rhian Howells, Education and Engagement Lead What Young People Really Want to Know Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting a group of young people at a youth club in Aberaeron. During our chat, I asked them what parts of the law they’d like to learn more about. One...
Celebrating Trustees’ Week: Why Now Is the Moment to Join Children’s Legal Centre Wales
By Professor Jane Williams, Chair of Trustees, Children’s Legal Centre Wales Trustees’ Week is always a special moment in the charity calendar — a time to celebrate the thousands of people across the UK who give their time, skills, and experience to help organisations...
The Two-Child Limit: A Discriminatory Policy that Breaches Children’s Rights
Dr. Rhian Croke Children’s Rights Strategic Litigation and Policy Advocacy Lead, Children’s Legal Centre Wales Introduction In early 2025, a stark warning emerged from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), that by the end of this decade, over 34% of Welsh children are...
The Scottish Child Payment a successful intervention to address child poverty – lessons for Wales
Dr Rhian Croke, Strategic Litigation and Policy Advocacy Lead, Children’s Legal Centre Wales Child Poverty in Wales A 2025 report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals that child poverty in Wales is on track to hit its highest level in 30 years by the decade's...
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...
Tackling ‘Child Knife Crime’ in Wales: We Need an Evidence-Based Response
Dr Rhian Croke, Children’s Rights Strategic Litigation and Policy Advocacy Lead, Children’s Legal Centre Wales Child knife crime is a deeply concerning issue that demands a thoughtful, evidence-based approach. Recent official statistics indicate that, while media...