Constitution 'puts children at risk'

CHILDREN, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, are being placed at risk by the government's failure to amend the Constitution, according to child and legal experts.

Organisations representing children's interests are demanding an immediate referendum to amend the Constitution to give children equal rights with their parents and provide them with legal protection.

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child will be asked to put its weight behind this demand when members visit Ireland tomorrow.