We support the general principles of this Bill and encourage you to give it your support at Stage 1. This Bill will help Scotland meet its international human rights obligations
GTCS Fitness to Teach Rules review
November 2024. Our office provided a response to the GTCS’s review of how their Fitness to Practice process operates. We highlighted the importance of ensuring children can participate in this
Terms of Reference: Investigation
TERMS OF REFERENCE IN AN INVESTIGATION UNDER SECTION 7 OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003 In respect whereof Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
Scotland’s Commissioner Landscape – MSP briefing
October 2024. We provided a briefing to MSPs ahead of their debate on the Finance and Public Administration Committee’s report into the Scotland’s Commissioner Landscape. We welcome the report of
General Comment 27 on Children’s Rights to Access to Justice and Effective Remedies
August 2024. We responded to the Committee on the Rights of the Child’s consultation on a proposed new General Comment. Children access justice and effective remedies through a wide range
Education (Scotland) Bill
August 2024. We provided evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament, ahead of their consideration of this Bill. Background During the Covid pandemic, our
UNCRC Symbols – British Sign Language
This symbols resource has been designed to increase knowledge and understanding of children’s rights within the UNCRC. Children, young people and adult practitioners helped us to adapt 42 articles of the UNCRC into symbols. All children should be able to access information about their own rights in their own language and we have produced this resource in BSL to support young BSL users to explore rights in their first, or preferred language.
Protecting children from harms online
July 2024. We responded to OFCOM’s consultation on draft Codes of Practice for search and peer to peer services, as part of the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023.
Response to Consultation on ‘Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt’
In May 2024 we responded to the Scottish Governments consultation on ‘Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt’ – in this we highlighted the unintended consequences this policy may have on children and young people experiencing poverty
Response to Consultation on the Housing (Scotland) Bill
In May 2024 we responded to the consultation on the Housing (Scotland) Bill – in our response we highlighted our concerns for children and young people living in poverty especially those facing housing issues and homelessness