Unfortunately for Walmsley and the 23 children's organisations backing her, hopes of securing a second reading of the Bill this week have been dashed, prompting fears it won't be debated before the general election. But this setback is unlikely to deter Walmsley in her crusade to fully incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into UK law.
Over the years, the Lib Dem peer has developed a deep and fervent commitment to children's rights through a varied career.
Walmsley says her interest in children's rights emerged after the birth of her children and her subsequent campaigning for good quality early years education. After obtaining a degree in biology and working in the health service, she became a secondary school teacher before moving into a high-profile PR firm.
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