Legal Rights Of A Child.

The United Nations' 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, or CRC, is the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights—civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights of children.

The UK ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on 16 December 1991. That means the UK government now has to make sure that every child has all the rights outlined in the treaty.

Below the "Rights Of A Child" but in a child friendly way or you can download the normal PDF version here.

Article 1 Everyone under 18 has these rights.	Article 23 You have the right to special education and care if you have a disability, as well as all the rights in this Convention, so that you can live a full life.
Article 2 All children have these rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are a boy or girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability, whether they are rich or poor. No child should be treated unfairly on any basis.	Article 24 You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.
Article 3 All adults should do what is best for you. When adults make decisions, they should think about how their decisions will affect children.	Article 25 If you live in care or in other situations away from home, you have the right to have these living arrangements looked at regularly to see if they are the most appropriate.
Article 4 The government has a responsibility to make sure your rights are protected. They must help your family to protect your rights and create an environment where you can grow and reach your potential.	Article 26 You have the right to help from the government if you are poor or in need.
Article 5 Your family has the responsibility to help you learn to exercise your rights, and to ensure that your rights are protected.	Article 27 You have the right to food, clothing, a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met. You should not be disadvantaged so that you can't do many of the things other kids can do.
Article 6 You have the right to be alive.	Article 28 You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can.
Article 7 You have the right to a name, and this should be officially recognized by the government. You have the right to a nationality (to belong to a country).	Article 29 Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Article 8 You have the right to an identity – an official record of who you are. No one should take this away from you.	Article 30 You have the right to practice your own culture, language and religion - or any you choose. Minority and indigenous groups need special protection of this right.
Article 9 You have the right to live with your parent(s), unless it is bad for you. You have the right to live with a family who cares for you.	Article 31 You have the right to play and rest.
Article 10 If you live in a different country than your parents do, you have the right to be together in the same place.	Article 32 You have the right to protection from work that harms you, and is bad for your health and education. If you work, you have the right to be safe and paid fairly.
Article 11 You have the right to be protected from kidnapping.	Article 33 You have the right to protection from harmful drugs and from the drug trade.
Article 12 You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.	Article 34 You have the right to be free from sexual abuse. Article 35 No one is allowed to kidnap or sell you.
Article 13 You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people.	Article 36 You have the right to protection from any kind of exploitation (being taken advantage of).
Article 14 You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you.	Article 37 No one is allowed to punish you in a cruel or harmful way.
Article 15 You have the right to choose your own friends and join or set up groups, as long as it isn't harmful to others.	Article 38 You have the right to protection and freedom from war. Children under 15 cannot be forced to go into the army or take part in war.
Article 16 You have the right to privacy.	Article 39 You have the right to help if you've been hurt, neglected or badly treated.
Article 17 You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.	Article 40 You have the right to legal help and fair treatment in the justice system that respects your rights.
Article 18 You have the right to be raised by your parent( s) if possible.	Article 41 If the laws of your country provide better protection of your rights than the articles in this Convention, those laws should apply.
Article 19 You have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, in body or mind.	Article 42 You have the right to know your rights! Adults should know about these rights and help you learn about them, too.
Article 20 You have the right to special care and help if you cannot live with your parents.	Articles 43 to 54 These articles explain how governments and international organizations like UNICEF will work to ensure children are protected with their rights
Article 21 You have the right to care and protection if you are adopted or in foster care.
Article 22 You have the right to special protection and help if you are a refugee (if you have been forced to leave your home and live in another country), as well as all the rights in this Convention.