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Wed 07 Jul 2010Children's rights poll unlikely before 2011
THE GOVERNMENT is unlikely to hold a planned referendum on children’s rights this year due to concerns over how the wording of an amendment to the Constitution would affect several key policies.
There are fears bolstering children’s rights could prevent the deportation of parents unlawfully in the State and entitle children faced with expulsion from schools to legal representation.
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