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Children's Rights Alliance for England
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The Children's Rights Alliance for England (CRAE), part of Just for Kids Law, seeks full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Our vision is of a society where the human rights of all children are recognised and realised.
SACMILL, the Govt’s independent advisers on police less lethal weapons, have laid bare the serious risks of Taser 10 for children.
Greater risk of:
⚠️ Organ injury
⚠️Brain injury
⚠️Bone fractures
Despite this, Taser 10 has been authorised for use on children. Read SACMILL's statement: bit.ly/3WjXves
October 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
As public hearings for the children's module of the Covid Inquiry get underway today, we're calling for it to scrutinise why children were so invisible in UK Government decision-making and the reasons behind the failure to adequately consider their rights.
Read more: bit.ly/4mZmnDr
September 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Today, Peers are debating two amendments we’ve helped coordinate — backed by over 120 organisations — that would embed #childrights in UK law.

Our Director sets out why this matters:
September 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
📣 Tomorrow, Peers will debate two vital #ChildRights amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill.
 
We’ve seen the cost of overlooking children’s rights — from Covid-19 to welfare policy. 
 
📄 Read more: http://bit.ly/3VIROGF
September 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🧒 Children’s rights have been ignored in too many Government decisions — with real consequences.

Tomorrow, Peers will debate two vital #childrights amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

We’re proud to lead a coalition of 120+ orgs supporting our calls.

Read more: bit.ly/3VIROGF
September 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
July 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
1 / We’re pleased to play a leading role in civil society scrutiny of the Police Race Action Plan and to have contributed to @PoliceISOB’s annual report.
Our focus: ensuring racialised children’s rights are front and centre in police reform. Read the report here: 👇http://bit.ly/46g2kMe
July 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"Child-centred" laws must include children's rights.

Baroness Lister cited @crae-official.bsky.social, part of Just for Kids Law, in the Lords debate last week. Warning that without a legal duty, children's best interests and voices are too often ignored in policymaking.

🎥 Watch her speech ⬇
May 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM