Functions
4Promoting and safeguarding rights
1
The general function of the Commissioner is to promote and safeguard the rights of children and young people.
2
In exercising that general function the Commissioner is, in particular, to—
a
promote awareness and understanding of the rights of children and young people;
b
keep under review the law, policy and practice relating to the rights of children and young people with a view to assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of such law, policy and practice;
c
promote best practice by service providers; and
d
promote, commission, undertake and publish research on matters relating to the rights of children and young people.