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}}</ref> Article 2 of the ICCPR requires the UK to apply and enforce the provisions of the ICCPR within its territory. | }}</ref> Article 2 of the ICCPR requires the UK to apply and enforce the provisions of the ICCPR within its territory. See [[Human_rights#Application_of_the_ICCPR_to_non-therapeutic_circumcision_of_children| Application of the ICCPR to non-therapeutic circumcision of children]] for detailed information on the rights applicable to non-therapeutic circumcision of children. | ||
The UK signed the ''Convention on the Rights of the Child'' (CRC) on 19 April 1990 an formally ratified the CRC treaty on 16 December 1991.<ref name="ratstatus" /> Article 2 of the CRC require the UK to respect and ensure the rights specified in the CRC to each child within its jurisdiction. | The UK signed the ''Convention on the Rights of the Child'' (CRC) on 19 April 1990 an formally ratified the CRC treaty on 16 December 1991.<ref name="ratstatus" /> Article 2 of the CRC require the UK to respect and ensure the rights specified in the CRC to each child within its jurisdiction. | ||