Press releases
5 February 2008
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11 MILLION Comment on the Staying Safe action plan
Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the Children's Commissioner for England, said: "There are inevitably risks when children and young people explore their natural desire to seek out new experiences, play,...1 February 2008
Children's Commissioner's response to Government's proposals for unaccompanied asylum seeking children
"We welcome the proposals announced today for unaccompanied asylum seeking children, which provides a valuable starting point to keep them safe from harm. The Government has listened to our concerns...30 January 2008
Children's Commissioner calls for child-centred approach to mothers in prison
In a new 11 MILLION report out tomorrow [31 January], the Children's Commissioner for England, Sir Al Aynsley-Green calls for a review of mothers in custody and urges that the best interests of the...30 January 2008
Time to learn the lessons to stop deliberate child deaths, says Children's Commissioner for England
The Children's Commissioner for England today said it was time we "learned the lessons" of the past to ensure that tragic deaths of children due to deliberate harm are not...23 January 2008
Children's Commissioner response to the Government's Obesity Strategy
Responding to the proposal's in the Government's Obesity Strategy today, Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the Children's Commissioner for England, said: "The plans outlined today in the Government's obesity...22 January 2008
11 MILLION Statement on disclosure of sex offenders
Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the Children's Commissioner for England, said: "We are in discussion with the Minister about this Bill and we await his reply to determine what is intended by...21 January 2008
Children's Commissioner welcomes Government's trafficking announcement & review of UNCRC
Children's Commissioner welcomes the Government's announcement on trafficking and plans to review its reservation on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the...7 January 2008
Children's Commissioner responds to Barnardo's report: 'Like any other child? Children and families in the asylum process'
Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the Children's Commissioner for England: "I congratulate Barnardo's on this excellent report which reflects some of the deep concerns I and the other UK Children's Commissioners...
