Summary
This report explores what children and young people in the United Kingdom think about their rights in the context of relevant UK policy that affects them. From 11 focus groups, 80 children and young people aged 11-18 shared their views, knowledge and experience of the rights set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). We wanted to understand how young people understand their rights, with a view to better understanding how state policy affects young people’s experiences.