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What do you think about the internet?
The Government has asked Dr Tanya Byron, a clinical psychologist, to investigate how children and young people use new technology (including the internet and video games) and the effect it has on them. When the investigation is over, Dr Byron …
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Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007
Children want a smacking ban, says Government consultation
The Government has published the results of its consultation on section 58 of the Children Act 2004, which lets parents smack their children as long as it is a ‘reasonable punishment’.
Carolyne Willow, national co-ordinator of the Children’s Rights …
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Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007
Time to talk - young people tell the Government what they think!
Time to Talk is a major consultation to get the views of parents, young people and professionals on how to make sure that every child has the help and the chances they need to be happy and successful. Everything the …
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Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007
Children and young people push for equal treatment
On August 20th, 23 children and young people from England, Scotland and Wales met in London to discuss Government proposals for new laws on equality and discrimination.
On the day the participants talked about two major questions:
• …
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Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007
