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Children's Rights

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Stormont bid to raise criminal age to 14 falls after unionist veto

A proposal to increase the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland from 10 to 14 has been defeated in the Assembly after unionists deployed a petition of concern.

30 June 2026
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Children's Commissioner Urges Stormont to Incorporate UN Rights Convention

30 June 2026
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Unionist Parties Block Bid to Raise Child Arrest Age to 14

18 June 2026
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Petition of Concern Delays Stormont Vote on Raising Age of Criminal Responsibility

17 June 2026
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Unionist Veto Blocks Bid to Raise Criminal Age in Northern Ireland

16 June 2026
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Belfast Girls Develop Jenga-Style Game to Address Violence Against Women and Girls

15 May 2026
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High Court Upholds Freeing Orders for Three Siblings But Criticises Trust's Handling of Contact

01 April 2026
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Women's Aid Reports 30 Women Murdered in Northern Ireland Since 2020 Amid High Gender-Based Violence Rates

24 March 2026
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Ballykeel Youth Centre Programme on Human Trafficking Featured in BBC Comic Relief Broadcast

18 March 2026
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Fermanagh Girls Press MLAs to Prioritise Children's Rights in School Uniform Talks

17 March 2026
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Study Finds 78% of Northern Ireland 16-Year-Olds Feel Less Respected Due to Age

24 February 2026
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