Children's Law Centre

Children's Law Centre CLC works to protect the rights of all children living in Northern Ireland.

The Children's Law Centre (CLC) was established in September 1997 and is founded upon the principles laid down in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Our Head of Legal, Kathryn Stevenson, was delighted to attend the 2026 NICVA Summit, exploring the challenges and opport...
17/06/2026

Our Head of Legal, Kathryn Stevenson, was delighted to attend the 2026 NICVA Summit, exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the community and voluntary sector.

A child's rights do not stop at a border. Every child, regardless of where they were born, has a right to grow up free f...
17/06/2026

A child's rights do not stop at a border. Every child, regardless of where they were born, has a right to grow up free from fear, discrimination and violence

It is deeply disappointing that the Petition of Concern has been used to block amendments seeking to raise the age of cr...
15/06/2026

It is deeply disappointing that the Petition of Concern has been used to block amendments seeking to raise the age of criminal responsibility.

This represents a misuse of a mechanism designed to protect minority rights. It should not be used to block progress on fundamental issues facing disadvantaged children and young people.

We urge MLAs who used the PoC to seriously reconsider. It will be our most disadvantaged children and young people who pay the price.

This Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, the Children's Law Centre is supporting the campaign.Developing the social a...
11/06/2026

This Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, the Children's Law Centre is supporting the campaign.

Developing the social and emotional well-being of children in their earliest years is critical to helping them thrive later in life

Everyone has a right to live in a society free from fear, intimidation and the threat of violence. Many in our community...
10/06/2026

Everyone has a right to live in a society free from fear, intimidation and the threat of violence. Many in our community, especially vulnerable children and young people, will be terrified and deeply concerned by the potential for further harm. The violent disorder must end.

We are recruiting for a Fundraising and Development Manager.This is an exciting and important new role for our organisat...
08/06/2026

We are recruiting for a Fundraising and Development Manager.

This is an exciting and important new role for our organisation. As we continue to champion and protect the rights of children and young people, we are committed to strengthening our long-term sustainability and independence.

For more information, please visit https://buff.ly/vNTB6u1

Navigating the political landscape at Stormont can feel daunting, but it remains one of the most effective ways to drive...
05/06/2026

Navigating the political landscape at Stormont can feel daunting, but it remains one of the most effective ways to drive real world change.

Our 'Achieving Change Through Stormont' training will provide you with practical knowledge and tools to make a clear and realistic impact on decision makers.

Find our annual training calendar at https://buff.ly/YodgSIp

02/06/2026

Today, the Equal Protection Working Group has shared its ‘deep disappointment’ that the equal protection of children from physical violence, in the same way as adults, will not be debated as part of the Consideration Stage of the Justice Bill.

Read the joint statement from the coalition’s members from children’s rights organisations, health professional bodies, charities, and community and voluntary sector groups.

Visit: www.niccy.org/articles 💙🩷🧡💚❤️

EPWG members and supporters
Chris Quinn, NSPCC Northern Ireland, Include Youth, Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland, VOYPIC, Action for Children Northern Ireland, Barnardo's Northern Ireland, BASW, Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI), Children's Law Centre, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Mencap, Stronger from the Start Alliance, Michelle Guy MLA .

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127-131 Childrens Law Centre, Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT71SH

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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