The face of policymaking for young people has changed over the past decade. With the signing of the 1990 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the UK agreed to promote ways that children's rights should be enshrined by organisations. As a result, consultations with young people are being carried out, youth forums have been springing up and "participation" is a buzz word.
A commitment to the UN convention has seen the Government set up the Children and Young People's Unit, which is overseeing how young people's views can be incorporated into government policy. Initiatives such as Connexions mean that young people can now expect to have their rights recognised and upheld. So why is the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights calling for a children's commissioner in England (YPN 21-27 May, p6)?
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