Events

New trainings from Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland

Date: 1st March 2025 to 31st March 2026
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CPAG in Scotland has released their brand new programme of training running through to March 2026.

COVID-19, Children's Rights and the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility

Date: 8th December 2025
Time: 12p,-1pm
Location: Online

The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) stresses that protections must account for children’s evolving capacities — the process by which they acquire competencies, understanding, and agency. In 2019, the CRC recommended a minimum age of criminal responsibility of at least 14. This webinar gives an overview of a peer reviewed article published by the presenters. The paper argues that the pandemic’s impact on development requires the CRC to revisit this guidance and consider a ‘developmental immaturity defence’ to better protect children who are now more vulnerable. The analysis will focus on the United Kingdom.

Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice

Date: 11th December 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Explore how Scotland’s National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People is shaping practice across education, health, and social care. Join ARC Scotland to share learning, spark ideas, and strengthen support for young people moving into adult life. This conference will include sector perspectives from health, education and social care using the social model of disability and suggesting ways to remove barriers from young people themselves. Expect stories from young people, insights from practice and research, and inspiring panel discussions focused on achievable, real-world actions.