Category: News

European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) Statement on Gaza

“The European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) reiterates its deep concerns over the ongoing grave and unprecedented violations of […]

Commissioner welcomes votes at 16 announcement

Responding to the UK Government’s intention to give 16-year-olds the right to vote in general elections, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: […]

Commissioner responds to BBC Investigates’ Church in Wales documentary

Commenting on the documentary ‘Sins of the Church’, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said:  ‘The situation at the Church in Wales poses […]

Commissioner response to £1 bus fares

Commenting on the announcement on £1 bus fares for children and young people, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: ‘This is a […]

Commissioners’ joint statement on child poverty

Joint statement from the Children’s Commissioners for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland “In 2025, it is unacceptable that any child is growing […]

Commissioner: ‘A lack of independent oversight of safeguarding arrangements in religious institutions’

Commenting on developments relating to the Church in Wales, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: “The situation at the Church in Wales […]

Commissioner’s response to Baroness Casey report

Commenting on Baroness Casey’s report, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: “This report makes for harrowing reading. Behind each statistic in this […]

Statement on First Minister’s Call to End Two-Child Benefit Cap

I welcome the First Minister’s call to end the two-child benefit cap – a vital step toward creating a fairer […]

Commissioner’s response to Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary statement

Responding to a Welsh Government statement on A Nation of Sanctuary in the Senedd on 11 February, Rocio Cifuentes MBE […]