Menu
06/09/2006
NICCY challenges law to end physical assault of children
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has this week applied for a Judicial Review on a proposed new legislation about the physical punishment of children - Article 2 of the Law Reform Order 2006.
The new laws will make it illegal for parents to hit a child only if it results in lasting harm or marks – a legislation which is already in force in England and Wales.
The NICCY Commissioner, Barney McNeany, lodged papers with the High Court on Monday afternoon, seeking leave for a judicial review to take place.
The Commissioner believes that the introduction of the new legislation is a breach of children’s right to protection, and the government is failing in its duties to promote and protect the rights and best interests of children, particularly those of young children and babies.
The leave hearing, at which a High Court judge will decide if the Commissioner has permission to have the judicial review heard, will take place at the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday September 12.
(EF/KMcA)
The new laws will make it illegal for parents to hit a child only if it results in lasting harm or marks – a legislation which is already in force in England and Wales.
The NICCY Commissioner, Barney McNeany, lodged papers with the High Court on Monday afternoon, seeking leave for a judicial review to take place.
The Commissioner believes that the introduction of the new legislation is a breach of children’s right to protection, and the government is failing in its duties to promote and protect the rights and best interests of children, particularly those of young children and babies.
The leave hearing, at which a High Court judge will decide if the Commissioner has permission to have the judicial review heard, will take place at the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday September 12.
(EF/KMcA)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 January 2003
NI Child Commissioner bill debated
Legislation, which could establish a commissioner for children in Northern Ireland, is currently being debated in the House of Commons. The draft Order, which was laid before Parliament just before the Christmas Recess, is based on the Bill which had been under consideration by the Assembly before suspension.
NI Child Commissioner bill debated
Legislation, which could establish a commissioner for children in Northern Ireland, is currently being debated in the House of Commons. The draft Order, which was laid before Parliament just before the Christmas Recess, is based on the Bill which had been under consideration by the Assembly before suspension.
09 May 2023
Urgent Need For New Commissioner For Children And Young People
The Alliance Party has called for the urgent appointment of a Commissioner for Children and Young People, with the post remaining vacant since March.
Urgent Need For New Commissioner For Children And Young People
The Alliance Party has called for the urgent appointment of a Commissioner for Children and Young People, with the post remaining vacant since March.
10 January 2007
Children's commissioner expresses concern over potential risk to children
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, is extremely worried at the potential risk to children if high risk sex offenders are returned to Northern Ireland after committing crimes abroad.
Children's commissioner expresses concern over potential risk to children
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, is extremely worried at the potential risk to children if high risk sex offenders are returned to Northern Ireland after committing crimes abroad.
28 March 2006
NI Commissioner for Children and Young People dies
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, has died. 52-year-old Mr Williams passed away at his home in Glenarm this morning after a two-year battle with cancer.
NI Commissioner for Children and Young People dies
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, has died. 52-year-old Mr Williams passed away at his home in Glenarm this morning after a two-year battle with cancer.
15 October 2001
Children to have their say in appointing Commissioner
Ministers from the Northern Ireland Executive have urged young people to have their say in helping to shape the role of the Children’s Commissioner.
Children to have their say in appointing Commissioner
Ministers from the Northern Ireland Executive have urged young people to have their say in helping to shape the role of the Children’s Commissioner.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
