News and Stories Archive - The Children and Young Peoples Commissioner Scotland

“Not cut out for prison”: Depriving children of their childhood

Commissioner Bruce Adamson and Director of the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice Claire Lightowler focus on the children in Scotland deprived of their liberty without ever being found guilty of an offence.

Scotland is hosting a youth-led conference of children’s commissioners across Europe

This week our office is hosting the ENOC Conference, a Europe-wide event for children and young people’s commissioners.

Our 2019/20 Annual Report covers a huge year for children’s human rights in Scotland

Today our office publishes our 2019/20 Annual Report, covering the time from April 2019 to March 2020.

New report: Older children in conflict with the law in Scotland

Our office has published a new report on how Scots law complies with the UNCRC for children aged 16 and 17 in conflict with the law.

Position Statement: Covid restrictions on students

We've raised concerns on student Covid restrictions with Scottish Government and Universities Scotland, as expressed in our Position Statement.

ENYA: Young people in Scotland bringing their voices to Europe

Young people in Scotland will be telling the powerful what needs to change at an event from a network of Children’s Commissioners this weekend.

Seeking clarity on new restrictions around students returning home

We’re aware of reports on new restrictions on students in Scotland returning to their homes, and we’re concerned about the human rights implications.

“A new baseline for how all adults in Scotland must respect and promote rights”—a children’s social worker reflects on UNCRC Incorporation

Rebecca Laing, a children’s services social worker in Angus Council advocates for children every day. She knows that incorporation will bring changes for the children she works with— and in this short blog for us, she sets out why these changes matter.

The UNCRC is being incorporated into Scots law. This is how it’s going to make a difference

UNCRC Incorporation is the most important thing Scotland can do to protect the rights of children and young people. Now, it’s becoming a reality.

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