UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

Early day motion 2315, tabled 21 October 2008 by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 57 members.

That this House notes the publication of the Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child which assesses the Government's record in meeting its international obligations on the treatment of children; further notes the Committee's conclusion that the Government is failing to uphold children's rights in a number of policy areas resulting in over 120 recommendations; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to address these recommendations and ensure that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is fully implemented in the UK.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 25, Labour 23, Independent 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.