Is protecting welfare of children the same as protecting their rights? This referendum helped ensure meeting children's rights, which can (&shld be!) be applied universally - Prof Shannon #5YearsOn
Prof Geoffrey Shannon talks about positive impact of new adoption legislation and how Referendum was a milestone that impacts all children, some powerful words @ChildRightsIRL@Barnardos_IRL
Jurisprudence arising from #Referendum - socioeconomic rights must be enforced, lawyers must articulate context for rights of this nature. All children must be treated equally - Prof Shannon #5YearsOn
Prof Geoffrey Shannon highlights the need to ensure 3000+ children experiencing homelessness must be made visible when we talk about #childrights#5YearsOn
We need a legislative framework that isn't overly susceptible to judicial interpretation. There were roadblocks meaning children couldn't have the best experiences, but Referendum had huge change impact - Prof Shannon #5YearsOn
Every child should have the basic rights to health and housing. Rights are different to welfare. Rights are universal, welfare is individualistic - Prof Geoffrey Shannon at #5YearsOn
Groundbreaking legislation from @KZapponeTD last month has a very real impact on children for #adoption, first decisions coming through prove this - Prof Geoffrey Shannon #5YearsOn
2015 Child & Family Relationships Act provides helpful guidance in judging interests of the child and clarifies hearing voice of child in court - Hon Mr Justice Abbott #5YearsOn
No child should find themselves in a situation where decisions are being made about parental access/custody without their input - Hon Mr Justice Abbott #5YearsOn
Hon Mr Justice Abbott notes deficiencies arising from Constitution and impact of Brussels +Referendum to ensure recognising importance of voice of child #5YearsOn
What hasn't changed? @Tanya_Ward "I feel shame that Traveller children have been left behind. Some have no hope." We must give every child hope for their futures. We have goals to tackle #ChildPoverty, but homelessness increasing still. #5YearsOn
Judge Catherine McGuinness shares her recollections from the Children's Referendum campaign and what led us to recognising children's rights in our Constitution - inspiring words! #5YearsOn