UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child)
The international treaty setting out children's rights, including the right to education (Articles 28 and 29); Scotland has incorporated it into law.
- Stands for
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Used in
- International
- Topic
- Policy and law
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