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STATES OF JERSEY
ROAD TRAFFIC: OFFENCES AND PENALTIES (P.23/2025) – CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Presented to the States on 19th March 2025 by Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central
STATES GREFFE
2025 P.23 Add.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IMPACT ASSESSMENT (CRIA)
PART 1: SCREENING
Name and title of Duty Bearer: Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central Type of Duty Bearer:
(Minister, Elected Member or States Elected Member
Assembly Body)
Assessment completed by (if not
completed by duty bearer):
Date: 19/03/2025
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? |
To request the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs to create a new offence under the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law1956 for failing to stop and report an accident following a serious or fatal injury with the penalties for such an offence to include, but not be limited to, a lifetime driving disqualification. The intention is to try and reduce fatalities / serious injuries on the roads and to ensure justice for victims Children will experience this solely as potential victim, either through injury to themselves or through the loss of a family member / friend. Young people who start driving will experience this in the same way as adults |
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 |
All children |
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? |
There would be a positive impact on all children and young people if the roads become safer |
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 |
There is no negative impact on children's lives therefore a full CRIA is not required |
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