Press releases
16 December 2011
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Children's Commissioner's response to the outcomes of the Government consultation on a New Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England
We welcome this outcome, which reinforces the Government's commitment to establish a Children's Commissioner for England with greater independence, stronger powers and an enhanced focus...16 December 2011
Children's Commissioner publishes a series of recommendations to improve the Government's human rights record on children
The 20th anniversary of the UK Government ratifying the UNCRC provides a marker to assess children's rights against the Conventions standards and other international human rights...14 December 2011
Office of the Children's Commissioner's reply to the Government's response to its report - 'I think I must have been born bad' - Emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in the youth justice system
We are encouraged by the shared commitment to improving services and conditions for children in the secure estate.
7 December 2011
Children's Commissioner responds to the Children's Rights Alliance for England's annual report on children's rights
Maggie Atkinson says CRAE's report is a timely reminder of the UK's progress against the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
5 December 2011
Deputy Children's Commissioner's response to the Government's missing children and adults strategy
We welcome the Government's strategy on those who go missing as it marks a watershed in the approach to this highly vulnerable group of people.
23 November 2011
OCC response to the Government's national action plan to tackle child sexual exploitation
Sue Berelowitz, Deputy Children's Commissioner for England, says we have a collective responsibility to uncover the true extent of these horrific acts.
21 November 2011
Children's Commissioner for England responds to the passage of the Welfare Reform Bill and English bishops’ letter
Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England, said:"We have serious concern for the children of England at the high levels of persistent poverty they are facing and the benefit changes that...21 November 2011
Four UK Children's Commissioners join forces to express concern over spending cuts
The four UK Children's Commissioners outline serious concerns at high levels of persistent poverty across the UK.
