52-405: The British Youth Council , known informally as BYC, was a UK charity that worked to empower young people and promote their interests. The national charity, ran by young people, existed to represent the views of young people to government and decision-makers at a local, national, European and international level; and to promote the increased participation of young people in society and public life. It
104-648: A ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom . It holds the responsibility for culture and sport in England , and some aspects of the media throughout the UK , such as broadcasting . Its main offices are at 100 Parliament Street , occupying part of the building known as Government Offices Great George Street . It also has responsibility for the tourism , leisure and creative industries (some jointly with
156-761: A founding member of the UK branch of the League of Young Voters The League's steering group consists of the Scottish Youth Parliament , Northern Ireland Youth Forum , Bite The Ballot and the National Union of Students . The Council provides a range of training courses, many funded under schemes such as Youth at the Table. The UK organization is separated into 12 regions: East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire and
208-563: A high-profile publicity campaign. In 2009, the organisation also received a Brook special achievement award for this campaign. A study by the University of Colorado found that youth participation organisations in the UK, including the UK Youth Parliament, needed to "tackle the unintentional practice of tokenism ". The paper concludes that "failing to act upon [young people's] opinions or take them very seriously" once they are identified
260-486: A home office visit activity for media and data security knowledge sharing across different government departments. DCMS organises the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph and has responsibility for providing humanitarian assistance in the event of a disaster . In the government's response to the 7 July 2005 London bombings the department coordinated humanitarian support to the relatives of victims and arranged
312-684: A majority in the voting, meaning that this was the new Priority Campaign. In 2023, For the first time, UK Youth Parliament had visiting representatives at the House of Commons debates of the Crown Dependencies of Jersey , Guernsey and the Isle of Man as well as from the UK Overseas Territories including Anguilla and Bermuda . It was also the first time that the UK Youth Parliament debated surrounding their campaign, Free School Meals. Out of
364-549: A representative to the Yorkshire and Humber Youth Voice Steering Group, which meets a minimum of 4 times each year to co-ordinate regional youth voice work and to work on cross-boundary issues such as transport. Since it began, the Council has been involved in international work which aims to develop an awareness of international issues and action and to represent the UK at international events The British Youth Council works closely with
416-560: A year locally, and twice on a national level, which includes the annual debate within the Chamber of the House of Commons every November, co-chaired by the Speaker Lindsay Hoyle and Deputy Speakers. Young people hold positions throughout the organisation's management, and it is endorsed by the majority of the UK's political parties. Those elected for UKYP hold the suffix of MYP (Member of
468-460: A young person named Jannik Ecke. In 2000, Malcolm Wicks , Department for Education and Employment , agreed to employ a member of staff who would work full-time on developing the UK Youth Parliament alongside Kate Parish. Soon after, the first elections for the UK Youth Parliament were held, with the first Annual Sitting being held in 2001. A Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) works with MPs, service providers, and decision makers in order to present
520-580: Is "key decisions relating to the membership and the programme of work, within the given strategic boundaries". They meet a minimum of four times a year to represent their regions nationally, coordinate campaign efforts and organise events such as the Annual Conference. Reports are taken back to MYPs at their regional conventions & other meetings. The name of the group was changed from Procedures Group to Steering Group in November 2019 in order to reflect
572-527: Is a youth organisation in the United Kingdom , consisting of democratically elected members aged between 11 and 18. Formed in 2000, the parliament has 395 members, who are elected to represent the views of young people in their area to government and service providers. Over 500,000 young people vote in the elections each year, which are held in over 90 percent of constituencies. Members meet regularly to hold debates and plan campaigns at least three times
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#1732848820778624-556: Is best for us all." In 2006, the organisation's Head of Programmes Kate Parish was given a National Council for Voluntary Youth Services Award, for her "commendable dedication to the development of UK Youth Parliament". In 2008, the UK Youth Parliament was given the Positive Images award by the Children & Young People Now magazine for exposing young people's experiences of the current levels of sex and relationships education in
676-557: Is now overseen by the Board of Trustees of the National Youth Agency . The organisation has been endorsed by former Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and David Cameron . It has also been endorsed by former Liberal Democrat Party Leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg . In 2009, Brown described the UK Youth Parliament as "a symbol of the politics we should all strive for - politics that bring people together to work for what
728-741: The BBC Charter review process. DCMS received full responsibility for the digital economy policy, formerly jointly held with BIS , and sponsorship of the Information Commissioner's Office from the Ministry of Justice . Whittingdale was replaced by Karen Bradley after the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU in July 2016. The Office for Civil Society moved from the Cabinet Office to DCMS as part of
780-668: The British Council to promote participation overseas. It is a member of the European Youth Forum and Commonwealth Youth Exchange Programme and cooperates with other National Youth Councils in European through the BBCplus cooperation of National Youth Councils in Europe. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport The Department for Culture, Media and Sport ( DCMS ) is
832-597: The Council supported a network of 620 youth councils and youth forums, also run by young people. The British Youth Council assists young people to represent themselves through activities such as Young People in Parliament Events, having their voices heard by politicians and policy makers. It sets up initiatives that celebrate young people's achievements such as the Royal Society of Arts Young Leader Awards. With support from
884-519: The Department for Business and Trade ). The department was also responsible for the delivery of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games . From 2017 to 2023, the department had responsibility for the building of a digital economy and the internet and was known as the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport . The responsibilities for digital policy were transferred to the newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in
936-509: The Department of National Heritage ( DNH ), which itself was created on 11 April 1992 out of various other departments, soon after the Conservative election victory . The former ministers for the Arts and for Sport had previously been located in other departments. DNH was renamed as the Department for Culture, Media and Sport ( DCMS ) on 14 July 1997, under the premiership of Tony Blair . It
988-574: The February 2023 cabinet reshuffle . King Charles III [REDACTED] William, Prince of Wales [REDACTED] Charles III ( King-in-Council ) [REDACTED] Starmer ministry ( L ) Keir Starmer ( L ) Angela Rayner ( L ) ( King-in-Parliament ) [REDACTED] Charles III [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] The Lord Reed The Lord Hodge Andrew Bailey Monetary Policy Committee DCMS originates from
1040-432: The House of Lords . As part of the 13 February 2020 reshuffle, Oliver Dowden MP was appointed Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Nadine Dorries succeeded on 15 September 2021. In July 2022, Dorries personally granted Grade II-listed status to a plaque of Cecil Rhodes which she believed is of "special historic interest". This decision attracted controversy. On 5 September 2022, in anticipation of
1092-555: The "Youth Unemployment: Cause and Cures" report. They also attended the 11th World Festival on Youth in Cuba where motions were passed on the human rights records of the USSR and USA. Delegates include Trevor Phillips , Paul Boateng and Charles Clarke MP . In 1987 BYC Scotland closed due to funding cuts by the Government. The British Youth Council also had its Foreign Office grant withdrawn due to
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#17328488207781144-546: The 1998 report ‘State of the Young Nation’, which asked 1000 young people about their participation in society and their understanding of political processes. Continuing increase in BYC’s research, consultation and policy work culminated in 2000 with the biggest consultation with young people that the Government had ever commissioned on areas such as education, employment and young people having their say. The conclusion, 'Listening to
1196-462: The 5 topics debated, Financing and Funding came out on top, meaning that this became the priority campaign for the rest of the term. Decisions regarding the development and progression of the organisation is undertaken by the Steering Group, made up of one MYP elected from each region and nation (known as "SGs"), for a 12-month term from 1 February to 31 January the following year. Their main focus
1248-531: The British Government in preparation for the first World Assembly of Youth . Its original aim was to unite young people in Britain against the forces of communism just after World War II . In 1963, the Council gained independence from the British Government and became a UK charity championing the opinions of young people. From the late 1960s, the Council expanded its work in connecting youth councils across
1300-611: The Children (England) and formerly the National Children's Bureau . The Council is a founding member of the UK Votes at 16 Coalition. The coalition consists of various organisations and political parties and is led by the Children's Rights Alliance for England , the National Union of Students and the Scottish Youth Parliament . Prior to the 2015 General Election , the Council became
1352-642: The House of Commons, the British Youth Council established the Youth Select Committee which, in 2013, held an inquiry into the national curriculum with 11 young panel Members. The Council supports young people to find volunteering opportunities and other opportunities for young people through its website, its membership base and through newsletters like the BYC Project and its Online Action Network. It coordinates different youth-led networks such as
1404-405: The House's business) to take business in the House beyond 7:00pm and stifle any possible debate on the issue. On 12 March, a second debate was held in the House of Commons with a vote set to be taken four days later. On 16 March 2009, 189 Members of Parliament voted to allow the UK Youth Parliament to debate in the House of Commons, with 16 votes of opposition by Conservative backbenchers . It
1456-652: The Humber. Each hosts 3 annual conferences, known as conventions, which aim to promote and share good practice in Youth Voice work done by young people, including Members of Youth Parliament, Youth Councillors and Young Mayors. The Yorkshire and Humber region consists of the Youth Councils of: Through the support of the Youth York Unit Yorkshire and Humber, an initiative has been established wherein each area elects
1508-558: The Local Youth Council Network, UK Youth Parliament & Young Mayors Network The British Youth Council now manages Participation Works – a group of national charities working to ensure that every child and young person can influence decisions affecting their lives. They are working with the Children's Rights Alliance for England , The National Youth Agency , the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services , Save
1560-634: The Olympics . Ministerial responsibility for the Olympics was shared with Ms Jowell in the Cabinet Office , but the staff of the Government Olympic Executive (GOE) remained based in DCMS. Following the 2010 general election , ministerial responsibility for the Olympics returned to the Secretary of State. Although Jeremy Hunt's full title was Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport ,
1612-489: The UK Youth Parliament could have annual access to the House of Commons chamber in 2007, but this did not come about until March 2009, when a motion was passed to allow the UK Youth Parliament to use the House of Commons for that year's annual meeting. However, a Conservative Member of Parliament objected, which forced a vote to be taken on the issue, also employing a procedure called " I spy strangers " (historically used to expel disruptive spectators, but now mostly to disrupt
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1664-702: The UK Youth Parliament). The concept of a United Kingdom Youth Parliament first arose at an event in Coventry entitled "Heirs To The Millennium". After the event, the MP Andrew Rowe and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and youth worker Kate Parish began to develop a proposal for the youth advocacy group. In 1998, a steering committee was formed, led by Andrew Rowe and chaired by
1716-583: The UK Youth Parliament, after securing the contract in May 2024. The UK Youth Parliament was previously managed by the British Youth Council who won a bid in 2011, granted by the Department for Education to lead a national Youth Voice Service. Youth Voice supported young people in influencing local and national Government decision making in England, and provide continued support for the UK Youth Parliament. The British Youth Council announced their closure, after over 75 years. The corporate and administrative governance
1768-530: The UK – a move championed by then staff member John Denham , former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. In 1971, BYC organised the annual World Assembly of Youth event in Manchester where Prime Minister Edward Heath was the keynote speaker. In the late 1970s, the organisation elected David Hunt as chair (now a member of the House of Lords) as well as Janet Paraskeva (now First Civil Service Commissioner) and Peter Mandelson . BYC published
1820-690: The Unheard', led to the formulation of the European White Paper on Youth which BYC co-ordinated as the UK members of the European Youth Forum . On the 21st March 2024, BYC announced that due to financial difficulty and the administration of their financial backer, the Body Shop , the charity would shut down immediately. All assets were taken over by the National Youth Agency The British Youth Council Board of Trustees
1872-491: The appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, Dorries tendered her resignation as culture secretary. It is responsible for government policy in the following areas: Other responsibilities of DCMS include listing of historic buildings , scheduling of ancient monuments , export licensing of cultural goods , and management of the Government Art Collection (GAC). The Secretary of State has responsibility for
1924-723: The changes in international relations. However, the Council continued to promote local youth councils and was involved in the UK's signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child . In the 1990s BYC worked with partners in campaigns to get young people registered to vote and on issues of young people's employment. They also worked in the field of youth policy and research, producing a number of journals and publications. Notable publications during this decade include ‘Never Had it So Good: The Truth about being young in nineties Britain’ (1996), and
1976-399: The department's name remained unchanged. On 4 September 2012, Hunt was appointed Health Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle and replaced by Maria Miller . Maria Miller later resigned due to controversy over her expenses. Her replacement was announced later that day as Sajid Javid . After the 2015 general election , John Whittingdale was appointed as Secretary of State, tasked with initiating
2028-505: The groups varied responsibilities better. The Current Steering Group Members (2024-26) are as follows: East Midlands - Callum Parr Yorkshire and the Humber - Tian Liu South West - Jamie Burrell London - Ayah Mamode East of England - Eva Woods South East - Dylan Baldock North West - Virginia Collins Wales - Ashleigh Watkins Scotland - Emma Prach North East - Georgia Robson West Midlands - Hardik Singh Northern Ireland - Lauren Bond The National Youth Agency manages
2080-449: The local authority), with all young people between the ages of 11 and 18 being entitled to vote or stand. Over one million votes were cast in the elections between 2006 and 2009. In 2008, 565,802 young people voted, with 1,625 standing as candidates from across England , Wales , and Northern Ireland . The Annual Conference is the parliament's main yearly meeting, which all Members of Youth Parliament attend. The 9th Annual Sitting
2132-570: The maintenance of the land and buildings making up the historic Royal Estate under the Crown Lands Act 1851 . These inherited functions, which were once centralised in the Office of Works , are now delivered as follows: The department also has responsibility for state ceremonial occasions and royal funerals. However, responsibility for the Civil List element of head-of-state expenditure and income from
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2184-883: The memorial events. DCMS has also supported cyber initiatives such as Cyber Discovery and the UK Cyber Security Forum to support innovation in the cyber industry. The DCMS ministers are as follows, with cabinet ministers in bold: On 7 February 2023, it was announced that the Department's Permanent Secretary role would be performed on an interim basis by Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne (job share). The DCMS has policy responsibility for three statutory corporations and two public broadcasting authorities. These bodies and their operation are largely independent of government policy influence. DCMS works with two non-ministerial departments: The public corporations are: UK Youth Parliament The UK Youth Parliament ( UKYP )
2236-447: The same reshuffle. In January 2018, Matthew Hancock , previous Minister of State for Digital, was appointed Secretary of State as part of a Cabinet reshuffle. In the 9 July 2018 reshuffle, Jeremy Wright became the Secretary of State. Nicky Morgan became Secretary of State in July 2019; she stood down as an MP at the 2019 United Kingdom general election but was ennobled as Baroness Morgan of Cotes and retained her position from within
2288-604: The separate Crown Estate remains with the Chancellor of the Exchequer . DCMS works jointly with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) on design issues, including sponsorship of the Design Council , and on relations with the computer games and publishing industries . DCMS works with local community system providers in broadcasting service via TV and Internet channels. In September 2022, it managed to hold
2340-481: The views of their constituents to them. Deputy Members of Youth Parliament (DMYP/SMYP) may also be elected, although not every MYP has a deputy. Deputies work with and support their Member of Youth Parliament locally and regionally, but are not entitled to attend the Annual Conference or other national events – unless their MYP is unable to. There are 391 constituencies that MYPs can sit in. The UK Youth Parliament elections are held every one or two years (depending on
2392-540: Was able to express personal opinion because the ornamental mace that indicates Parliament is sitting was not in place. The 2022 Sitting was the first formal sitting since 2019. 5 topics were debated, derived from the initial 2022 Make Your Mark results, which saw Health and Wellbeing come out on top. The 5 topics which were debated were: The speech for the Cost of Living and Health, was led by Eshan Bilal, Member of Youth Parliament for Burnley and Pendle, which also happened to win
2444-569: Was held at the University of Kent from 24 July to 27 July 2009. The keynote speakers were: In May 2008, the UKYP was granted permission to hold a debate between over 300 MYPs in the House of Lords , making it one of only two organisations to ever use the venue for non-Parliamentary proceedings, the other being the English Speaking Union for their International Mace Final on 12 May 2007. Prime Minister Gordon Brown suggested that members of
2496-515: Was made up of 12 young people aged 16–25. These annually elected trustees employed 14 staff and 10 full-time volunteers and managed a body of young campaigners and media spokespeople. The organisation was a registered charity, and a registered company limited by guarantee, in order to enable the appointment of directors under 18 years old. The Council had over 250 members including national youth organisations, faith-based groups, and organisations representing minority groups of young people. In addition,
2548-458: Was partly funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and UK Parliament . The charity announced its closure on 21st March 2024 after over 70 years working in the youth voice sector, following financial insolvency. All assets of the British Youth Council have been taken over by the National Youth Agency . The British Youth Council was established by the Foreign Office of
2600-475: Was renamed to Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on 3 July 2017, staying DCMS under the premiership of Theresa May to reflect the department's increased activity in the digital sector. The department was renamed back to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport ( DCMS ) in February 2023, with responsibility for digital moving to the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology . DCMS
2652-602: Was the co-ordinating department for the successful bid by London to host the 2012 Olympics and appointed and oversees the agencies delivering the Games' infrastructure and programme, principally the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and LOCOG . The June 2007 Cabinet reshuffle led to Tessa Jowell MP taking on the role of Paymaster General and then Minister for the Cabinet Office while remaining Minister for
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#17328488207782704-437: Was the first time in history that the House of Commons chamber was used by a group other than MPs. The debates were chaired by John Bercow , Speaker of the House of Commons, who closed the event with a dramatic speech to MYPs in which he described the British National Party as "a poison which we could well do without". The Speaker is usually expected to remain impartial, so as not to compromise his authority, but in this case
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