April 2025. We submitted evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, highlighting how availability of legal advice and assistance can affect children’s right to justice and effective
British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015
May 2025. We responded to the Equality, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s Inquiry into the implementation of this Act. The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland is a listed
Education (Scotland) Bill Stage 2
April 2025. We provided a briefing for members of the Education, Children and Young People Committee ahead of their consideration of amendments to this bill. Children’s right to participate Our
UNCRC Symbols poster – Punjabi
This poster uses symbols and simple language to explain the first 42 articles of the UNCRC in Punjabi— the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
UNCRC Symbols poster – Polish
This poster uses symbols and simple language to explain the first 42 articles of the UNCRC in Polish— the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
“This is our lives, it matters a lot.” – Children and young people’s version
These seven short videos are the children and young people’s friendly version of our report, “This is our lives, it matters a lot.” They share what children and young people across Scotland told the Commissioner about their current experiences of education – and what needs to change. The videos highlight urgent recommendations to put children’s rights at the heart of the education system, including better support for those with additional needs, fairer access to subject choices, and a national online learning offer.
“This is our lives, it matters a lot.” Putting children’s rights at the heart of education
This report shares what children and young people across Scotland told the Commissioner about their current experiences of education – and what needs to change. It sets out urgent recommendations to put children’s rights at the heart of the education system, including better support for those with additional needs, fairer access to subject choices, and a national online learning offer.
Children’s Rights and International Day of Happiness: Activities
This Happiness Activities Sheet was created to go alongside our special Happiness Assembly, held on UN International Day of Happiness. Thousands of children across Scotland joined Children’s Commissioner Nicola Killean and Young Advisor Saif for a joyful, laughter-filled celebration of happiness and human rights.
SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
February 2025. We provided written evidence to the SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee at the Scottish Parliament. The Commissioner has broad powers and functions: How do you measure and
Letter to Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers – Statutory Framework on Restraint and Seclusion
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, alongside the Scottish Human Rights Commission, The Promise Scotland, and the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has urged the Scottish Government to establish a unified statutory framework on restraint and seclusion across all child care settings.