Article 18
- Governments must do all they can to help parents look after children well.
- Parents are the most important people in children’s and young people’s lives. Parents must always do what is best for children and young people.
Random fact no 3
England has one of the lowest ages in Europe for when children can be charged by the police of committing a crime and taken to court – just 10 years. Young people cannot legally buy a pet or fireworks until they are 18 years.
