In a statement released today, Education Secretary Michael Gove said he has asked Dunford to carry out the review as the role and remit of the commissioner have not been examined since the position was created, more than five years ago.
Gove added that there is a continuing debate about how the remit of the post should compare to that of its counterparts in other countries, including the devolved administrations.
In the statement, Gove said: "The government is committed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and believes it is vital that children and young people have a strong, independent advocate to champion their interests and views and to promote their rights.
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