2. How much do you know?

Answer 10

There is nothing specific for children of prisoners, but there is relevant national guidance and legislation for children in need.

The National Reducing Re-offending Delivery Plan recognises the role of children and families in reducing re-offending. The Human Rights Act 1998: Article 8 states 'Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life'. This should support the family to have appropriate access to visit relatives in prison.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989 (Article 9) implies the rights of a child entitles them to have contact with an imprisoned parent unless contrary to their best interests.