URL: https://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8411

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Report summarising the Council’s progress, strategic alignment and proposes next steps to fully embed the UNCRC principles into its operations through formal adoption by the newly appointed Cabinet.

Content: DECISION:   RESOLVED:   1.  That the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC) be formally adopted together with the optional UNCRC protocol number 2 prohibiting child prostitution, child pornography and the sale of children into slavery.   2.  That the Position Statement appended to the report at Appendix 2 be approved as the means by which the adoption of the UNCRC be embedded as part of the Council’s work and authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Together for Families, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children, Families and Schools, to make any amendments or revisions to the Position Statement.     Reason for the Decision:    As contained within the report.   Alternative options considered:   None other than contained within the report.   Conflicts of interest declared:   None.   Dispensations granted in respect of a conflict of interest:   N/A  

Date of Decision: December 17, 2025