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 June 26, 2022

Tag: Youth Select Committee

Youth Select Committee disappointed by government’s punitive approach to knife crime

Thursday, 17 June 2021 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee has expressed disappointment at the government’s continued punitive approach to knife crime. In response to the Youth Select Committee’s knife crime report, the government have laid out their plans to combat the knife crime epidemic. Responding to the report, the government stated it was ‘determined to tackle the

  • Published in News, Press, Youth Select Committee
Tagged under: Government, knife crime, UK Government, youth, Youth Select Committee, youth voice

Knife crime epidemic fueled by cuts to vital services, Youth Select Committee concludes

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

On Wednesday 12th February, the Youth Select Committee launched its report investigating the knife crime ‘epidemic’ in the UK. The Committee has ruled cuts to important and arguably life-saving services for vulnerable young people have caused a rise in knife crime. The report, titled ‘Our Generation’s Epidemic: Knife Crime’ is being launched by members of

  • Published in News, Press, Youth Select Committee
Tagged under: knife crime, young people, Youth Select Committee, youth services, youth voice

The Friends of British Youth Council celebrate a year of success

Wednesday, 08 January 2020 by Molly Hawkins

On 14th November, the British Youth Council held a drinks reception for the Friends of the British Youth Council and many of our supporters. It was a fantastic evening which saw alumni, donors, staff, trustees, partners and friends come together and celebrate all that they have made possible by supporting the British Youth Council! After

  • Published in Blogs, Fundraising
Tagged under: bank of england, Celebrate, Donors, Friends of the British Youth Council, fundraiser, Fundraising, Members, Youth Select Committee, youth voice

Attending the EU Youth Conference in Helsinki, Finland

Wednesday, 30 October 2019 by Rhys Pinder

The 2nd EU youth conference of the trio presidency of Romania, Finland and Croatia was held in Helsinki, the capital of Finland over the course of the 1st– 3rd of July. Hosted jointly between the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, the theme of the conference was how we can create opportunities for youth and

  • Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
Tagged under: EU Youth Conference, Finland, Helsinki, Youth Select Committee, youth voice

Government should adopt youth-led approach to knife crime

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council have stated the UK Government should ensure young people are at the table with decision-makers influencing the Government’s response to serious youth violence. The statement has been issued following the Home Affairs Select Committee’s inquiry which has concluded the Government’s current approach is ‘completely inadequate’. The youth-led charity also called on

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: knife crime, UK Government, young people, Youth Select Committee, youth voice, youth-led

British Youth Council frustrated at lack of progress in tackling racism in schools

Thursday, 30 May 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The children’s charity, NSPCC, has released data showing that children and young people are facing a rising tide of racial hate crimes. Reported incidences of racially motivated abuse and bullying have increased by one fifth since 2015-16. “I’m heartbroken to hear of the racism young BME students are facing in schools across the country and,

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: racism, religious discrimination, schools, students, young people, Youth Select Committee

British Youth Council express concern for ‘entrenched inequality’

Thursday, 02 May 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council is concerned to learn of the reported inequality which has entrenched the UK, affecting the most disadvantaged young people. The youth-led charity called on the Government to take urgent steps to safeguard young people’s future and close the privilege gap. The comprehensive report, which was released by the Social Mobility Commission,

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: inequality, social mobility, Social Mobility Commission, university, work experience, Youth Select Committee

Youth Select Committee begin investigation into UK’s knife crime epidemic

Monday, 08 April 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee formally begins a new inquiry into the UK’s knife crime epidemic. The pioneering Committee is calling for evidence from a wide range of contributors, including young people, charities, and businesses. The announcement comes following a UK-wide ballot of young people 1.1 million aged 11 to 18 in which

  • Published in News, Press, Youth Select Committee
Tagged under: knife crime, young people, Youth Select Committee, youth violence

Access to public transport remains an issue for young people

Monday, 25 February 2019 by Kira Lewis

With our broad and diverse membership, our organisation represents voices of young people in all areas of the country. Often, youth councils, scout and guides groups, and our other members are the only access to opportunities for young people in rural areas, and therefore many of our policies and aims focus on these regions. The

  • Published in Blogs
Tagged under: Rural England, transport, Youth Select Committee, youth voice

Youth Select Committee disappointed by Government’s plans to improve work experience

Monday, 18 February 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee has received an official response from the UK Government on work experience. The response follows an extensive investigation into the barriers faced by young people across the country in accessing quality work experience. The Government have acknowledged its role in ‘preparing students for adult life’ and the importance

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: National Careers Service, UK Government, UK Parliament, work experience, young people, Youth Select Committee
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