The UN has blasted the UK for failing to get a grip on racism and discrimination towards children.
In its first examination of British children's rights in seven years, the UN's Committee on the Rights of the Child said it “remains deeply concerned about persistent discrimination”.
It slammed “the overrepresentation" of Black, Asian, Muslim, Roma, Gypsy and Traveller children in the criminal justice system and living in poverty.
It also criticised racism and bullying against children in disadvantaged situations "including children belonging to minority groups and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children".
The UN urged the government to “implement targeted policies and programmes to combat racist and xenophobic activities”.
It also recommended encouraging “the reporting of hate crimes against children” and establishing “clear avenues for children to seek justice in cases of discrimination”.
