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What does Brexit mean for children and young people?

The UK is officially leaving the European Union at 11pm on January 31 after Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill was passed by parliament.
Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock
Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock

The country then enters an 11-month transition period during which issues such as trade deals will be finalised.

But, what do we know so far about how exiting the EU will affect children and young people?

Children’s rights

The Charter of Fundamental Rights is not included in the Brexit (Withdrawal) bill.

Human right’s groups, including Liberty and Amnesty International, have raised concerns over its omission because children's rights enshrined in the Charter have been translated into practice through EU legislation, policy and case law.

This includes areas from cross-border family law, and ensuring the best interests of separated asylum-seeking children, through to policies designed to tackle child obesity and high youth unemployment rates.

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