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Independent Impact Assessment
A comprehensive Children’s Rights Impact Assessment on how emergency coronavirus laws and policies have impacted the human rights of children and young people in Scotland.
Find out moreNew FAQ: Wearing a face covering at school
From next Monday – August 31st – new guidance will be in place around wearing face coverings in schools in Scotland.
“The Scottish Government can do more to loosen the grip of poverty”— joint call from Commissioner and Poverty Commission Chair
The Commissioner and the Chair of the Poverty and Inequality Commission are urging the Scottish Government to take action now to tackle child poverty.
Three significant steps for children’s rights in the Children (Scotland) Bill
Ahead of incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law, the Bill takes significant steps towards realising children’s rights.
What to do if your school isn’t giving you access to fresh water
Access to water is a human right, and it’s the law in Scotland that pupils should get it at school. If this isn’t happening, this is what you should do.