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STATES OF JERSEY
EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ELECTION CANDIDATES (P.20/2025) – CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Presented to the States on 11th March 2025 by Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier Central
STATES GREFFE
2025 P.20 Add.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IMPACT ASSESSMENT (CRIA)
PART 1: SCREENING
Name and title of Duty Bearer: Deputy C. Alves of St. Helier Central Type of Duty Bearer:
(Minister, Elected Member or States Elected Member
Assembly Body)
Assessment completed by (if not
Members' Resources Team completed by duty bearer):
Date: 10.03.2025
1) Name and brief description of the proposed decision The subject of your CRIA may be a proposed law, policy or proposition and in accordance with the Law is referred to in this template as the decision' • What is the problem or issue the decision is trying to address? • Do children experience this problem differently from adults? |
The Proposition is intended to extend the eligibility criteria for candidates standing for election in Jersey. It seeks to promote equality and diversity in our elected Assembly. The decision would have no direct effect on children. |
2) Which groups of children and young people are likely to be affected? Groups of children could include early years, primary or secondary education; young adults; children with additional learning needs; disabled children; children living in poverty; children from particular ethnic backgrounds; migrants; refugees; care experienced children and LGBTQ+ children |
The decision is not likely to significantly impact any specific groups of children. It would enable young adults aged 16 or above who are not British citizens but have lived on the island for 10 years the opportunity to stand in elections, who currently are not eligible. |
3) What is the likely impact of the proposed decision on children and on their rights? • Identify any potential positive OR negative impacts and include indirect impacts on children and their rights as described in the UNCRC • Will different groups of children be affected differently by this decision? |
The decision is not likely to significantly impact any children's rights articles. Indirectly it would allow greater opportunity for representation for reasons above. |
4) Is a full Children's Rights Impact Assessment required? If you have identified impacts on children and their rights, a full CRIA should be completed. If no impacts are identified then a Full CRIA is not required, but please explain your rationale and how you reached this conclusion |
No, there are no direct consequences on the rights of children. |
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