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3 Weeks Remaining to Submit Feedback on Children's Bill

Department of Education Remind Public Only 3 Weeks to Submit Feedback for Children\'s Bill

The Department of Education is reminding the public that they have only 3 weeks to submit their views over the draft for the all important Children Bill.

The aim of the bill is to strengthen support and protection for children and young people, particularly those who are vulnerable.

The Bill will see the introduction of a Childrens Commissioner who will charged with the task of promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and young people on the Island.

The revised bill came about following the recommendations made by an independent commission of inquiry which followed the deaths of two young people.

You can access the document at gov.im/consultation, details of where to submit the finished article are on the site.

 

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