Extension of Section 75 (Electronic Travel Authorisations) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 to Jersey (P.58/2025) - Children's Rights Impact Assessment

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?

Proposition regarding the extension of UK legislation to Jersey. The provisions which are to be extended implement an Electronic Authorisation to Travel' ("ETA") scheme. Individuals who do not need a visa, entry clearance or have another specified immigration status will, under the scheme, need to obtain prior permission to travel to Jersey. This will enable screening of people before they arrive in Jersey.

Children are not considered to be impacted differently from 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

Any child who does not need a visa, entry clearance or another specified immigration status travelling to Jersey from another country.

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 is not considered to be any adverse impact on children or their rights under the UNCRC.

It is noted, for completeness, that a State has specific obligations under the UNCRC relating to family reunification and that a child has a right to maintain contact with both parents (Article 10). Those obligations are not however considered to be engaged here. There are separate processes in place for dealing with applications for family reunification (family visas). ETAs, on the other hand, do not grant a right to live or work in Jersey.

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 adverse impacts on children or their rights have been identified and accordingly a full CRIA is not required.

There may however have a positive impact on children and their rights. Enhanced screening procedures under ETA may assist in guarding against child trafficking, abduction and other forms of exploitation.