Article 14

Article 14 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns a child's right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion:

"1. States Parties shall respect the right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

2. States Parties shall respect the rights and duties of the parents and, when applicable, legal guardians, to provide direction to the child in the exercise of his or her right in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child.

3. Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others."

Children in Wales work relating to this Article

Information about the work carried out by Children in Wales in relation to this Article is available in the Parenting Section of this site relating to Families and Parenting. Visit the links section and select Families and Parenting to view this information.

Other Information about how this Article is implemented in Wales

Policy

The Policy Section of this site contains information about consultations, other documents and legislation relating to families and parenting. This information can be accessed from the policy page by selecting Families and Parenting from the menu on the right hand side and browsing through the different types of policy information.