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New child welfare guidelines for UK Border Agency, 06/01/08 [W/E/NI/S]

On 6 January 2009, guidelines came into force which prioritise the welfare of children within the UK immigration system.

Family courts to be opened up to greater scrutiny, 16/12/08 [W/E]

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced that family court hearings are to be opened to accredited media.

Independent review of the use of restraint in juvenile secure settings, 15/12/08 [W/E]

Commissioned by the Minister for Youth Justice and Minister for Children, Young People and Families, this Independent Review examines the policy and practice surrounding the use of restraint across young offender institutions, secure training centres and secure children's homes.

New name for Rainer Crime Concern, 15/12/08 [W/E]

Youth charity Rainer Crime Concern has relaunched as Catch22.

Learner Travel Measure receive Royal Approval, 10/12/08 [W]

Plans to expand and improve transport arrangements for pupils and students across Wales, including an all-Wales behaviour code, have received Royal Approval.

Vulnerable Children LCO receives Royal Approval, 10/12/08 [W]

The Legislative Competence Order on Vulnerable Children has received Royal Approval which means that the Welsh Assembly Government can now bring forward Assembly Measures covering children and young people.

Policy agenda in Wales for disabled children and young people launched, 03/12/08 [W]

The Welsh Assembly Government has launched its first policy agenda for disabled children and young people in Wales.

Impact of the Queen’s Speech in Wales, 03/12/08, [W/E/S/NI]

The Queen's Speech outlining the bills for the new session of Parliament was made on 3 December 2008.

£1.5 million to tackle domestic abuse, 25/11/08 [W]

Minister for Social Justice and Local Government Dr. Brian Gibbons has announced funding of over £1.5 million to support organisations tackling domestic and sexual abuse.

Pre-budget report: measures for families, 24/11/08 [W/E/NI/S]

In his Pre-Budget Report, Chancellor Alistair Darling announced a number of measures to help low-income families.

Launch of Funky Dragon Junior Website, 24/11/08 [W]

Funky Dragon, the children and young people’s assembly for Wales is launching a new website dedicated to children from 6 to 11 years of age.

Delay in ratifying UN rights charter, 21/11/08 [W/E/NI/S]

UK Disabilities minister Jonathan Shaw has said that the government will delay the ratification of a United Nations disability rights charter until next year.

Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007, 20/11/08 [W/E/NI]

The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 is due to come into force on 25 November 2008.

New health information website for young people, 14/11/08 [W]

The Welsh Ambulance Service has launched a brand new bilingual health website to provide relevant, up-to-date, quality information to Wales' young people.

Children and Young Persons Act 2008, 13/11/08 [W/E]

The Children and young Persons Bill received Royal Assent on 13 November 2008.

Parliament approves Legislative Competence Order, 12/11/08 [W]

The Legislative Competence Order on Vulnerable Children was approved by both Houses of Parliament on 12 November 2008.

UK Government launches new road safety campaign, 12/11/08 [W/E/NI/S]

The UK Government has unveiled a new £1.5m THINK! Campaign, which graphically spells out the dangers of not crossing the road safely and highlights the need to 'stop, look and listen' every time.

Read a Million Words Together, 11/11/08 [W]

A new campaign to encourage boys to embrace the joy of reading has today been launched by the Deputy Minister for Skills John Griffiths.

Social Care Accolades 2009, 04/11/08 [W]

The Care Council for Wales has launched its search for the best-performing teams and organisations in the Welsh social care sector as the 2009 Social Care Accolades officially get underway.

New national billboard campaign against knife crime, 03/11/08 [W/E]

A new national billboard campaign encouraging young people and communities to stand together against knife crime has been launched.

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