Most legislation affecting young people was developed when the pattern of growing up was quite different. Most of this legislation has not been reviewed and this green paper misses the opportunity to conduct that review. Hence the Government's clearest and most direct impact on young people remains confused.
Just as the green paper omits an overview of the impact of all government policy on the lives of young people, there is also no attempt to explore what the green paper's impact might be on the voluntary and community sector.
There are many proposals within the green paper that, despite the missed opportunities, will have a positive impact on young people. But it is very likely that the green paper will have a negative effect on smaller voluntary organisations.
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