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Children and Young People (Jersey) Commencement Act 202-

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A decision made 10 January 2024:

Decision Reference:  MD-CED-2024-6

Public

Subject: Draft Children And Young People (Jersey) Commencement Act 202-

 

Report Title: Draft Children And Young People (Jersey) Commencement Act 202-

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister decided to lodge 'au Greffe' the Draft Children And Young People (Jersey) Commencement Act 202- for debate by the States Assembly.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Children and Young People (Jersey) Law 2022 was passed by the Assembly in February 2022 and represents a significant update to the existing legislative framework to support children and young people in Jersey. The new Law sets out a legal framework and series of new arrangements to promote wellbeing and safeguard the welfare of children.

Resource Implications: The additional financial and manpower implications have been set out and approved by the Assembly in the Government Plan 2024 - 2027.

 

Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the item(s) to be lodged 'au Greffe' for debate at the States sitting due to take place on 27th February 2024.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Children and Education

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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