Together’s director Juliet Harris gives evidence at the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: General measures of implementation

Speaking at the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s evidence session on human rights, Together’s Director Juliet Harris welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introduce a Human Rights Bill in the second year of the parliamentary session.

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Together response to the Tobacco and Vapes consultation

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Violence against children

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) has published a response to the UK Government's consultation on the packaging, display and sale of tobacco products and vapes. Our response focuses on aspects of the proposals which are most relevant for children's rights as enshrined under the UNCRC.

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Call for views: mobile phones in classrooms consultation

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Together is preparing a response to Scottish Government’s consultation and we’re keen to reflect evidence from our members and the children and young people they support.

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New report calls for stronger action on Child Poverty in Scotland

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A new report by Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns that Scotland is at risk of missing its target to reduce child poverty, despite the Scottish Government describing tackling poverty as a key priority.

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Scottish Forum calls for stronger action on loneliness among children and young people

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: General measures of implementation

The Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness met online to explore how schools, communities and services can help children and young people experiencing loneliness.

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Scottish Government invests £7.6 million in neurodevelopmental support for children

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government is investing £7.6 million to improve support for neurodivergent children, young people and their families across Scotland.

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The Oversight Board for the promise: Report FOUR

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Oversight Board for The Promise has published its fourth report on how Scotland is doing around its work to keep The Promise.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry publishes experiences of education and childcare during the pandemic

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has published a report bringing together the experiences of education professionals, parents, carers and students on how the pandemic affected education and childcare in Scotland between 2020 and 2022.

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UK Government plans action on unsafe digital features to protect children online

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The UK Government has announced plans for new legislation targeting digital features that put children at risk online. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said companies could be removed from the list of services restricted for under-16s if they make their platforms safer for children.

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European conference highlights children’s voices in justice systems

Date: 21st October 2026
Category: Special protection measures

Judges, academics and children’s rights experts from across Europe gathered in Zeist, the Netherlands, earlier this year for the Voice of the Child conference, focusing on how children can be better heard in court proceedings.

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