Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Expand the citizenship subject content on Human Rights
Closed
123 signatures
What the petition asks
I call upon the Government to amend the citizenship programme of study, by including more specific content on Human Rights.
Currently, the citizenship subject content states “Human Rights” which is inadequate, and does not guarantee that specific Human Rights are being taught to children.
Currently, the citizenship subject content states “Human Rights” which is inadequate, and does not guarantee that specific Human Rights are being taught to children.
I would like the citizenship subject content to contain more specific content on Human Rights, to give more specific guidance for teachers.
This would ensure every child receives a fuller education about Human Rights. This additional content should include the Four Principles (non-discrimination (eg teaching about racism, disability), best interests of the child, right to survival and development and the right to opinion) from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
This would ensure every child receives a fuller education about Human Rights. This additional content should include the Four Principles (non-discrimination (eg teaching about racism, disability), best interests of the child, right to survival and development and the right to opinion) from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Timeline
| 9 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
123
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
9 Aug 2022
Closed
23 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.