National carers strategy: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

1. Which articles of the UNCRC does this policy/measure impact on?

III: General principles

• Article 2 non-discrimination
• Article 3(1) best interest to be a primary consideration
• Article 3(2) State's obligations to ensure necessary care and protection
• Article 3(3) standards for institutions services and facilities
• Article 6 the right to life, survival and development (see also: VI Basic health and welfare)
• Article 12 respect for the views of the child

IV: Civil rights and freedoms

• Article 17 child's access to information, and role of mass media

V: Family environment and alternative care

• Article 5 parental guidance and child's evolving capacities
• Article 18(1) and (2) parental responsibilities and State's assistance

VI: Basic health and welfare

• Article 6 right to life, survival and development (see also: III - General principles)
• Article 23 rights of disabled children
• Article 24 right to health and health services
• Article 26 right to social security
• Article 27(1)-(3) right to adequate standard of living

VII: Education, leisure and cultural activities

• Article 28 right to education
• Article 29 aims of education
• Article 31 right to leisure, play and participation in cultural and artistic activities

VIII: Special protection measures

D - Children belonging to a minority or an indigenous group

• Article 30