Across the UK there are many laws which aim to keep children safe and protect their rights.
There are many international human rights treaties and domestic laws which protect children’s rights. International human rights treaties are agreements between different governments around the world. When a country ratifies (signs up to) a treaty, it takes on legal obligations under international law. Domestic laws are laws decided by the UK Government and Parliament.
Fully Human is the research and development arm of the PSHE Association. It’s our place to think, stretch out and join the dots between this fast changing world and what might best support children and young people to navigate it.
UK arrest rights lay out exactly how you should be treated if you’ve been taken into custody by the police. Read on to learn more about your rights when arrested.
What happens if you’re stopped and searched by the police? What are your rights, and what powers to stop people do the police actually have? Can you refuse a stop and search? Here’s all you need to know to keep you safe.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an important, legally binding agreement signed by 196 countries (as of 12 July 2022) which outlines the fundamental rights of every child, regardless of their race, religion or abilities.