Date: 9th June 2022
Category: Incorporation

Originally known as the Interim Children and Young People’s Consortium, Rights Right Now! was a pilot project with children and young people that Together led. The project aimed to support meaningful and inclusive participation of children as Scotland moves to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 2nd March 2022
Category: General measures of implementation, Awareness-raising, Child rights impact assessments, Child rights indicators, Incorporation, Training, Budgeting

The report seeks to inspire and enable everyone in Scotland to put children’s human rights at the heart of everything they do. 

Date: 23rd February 2022
Category: Awareness-raising, Child rights impact assessments, Child rights indicators, Incorporation, Training, Budgeting, General measures of implementation

We are delighted to invite our members and supporters to the virtual launch of our 2022 report on Wednesday 2nd March. The report seeks to inspire and enable everyone in Scotland to put children’s human rights at the heart of everything they do.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Incorporation

Scottish Government has reiterated its commitment to fully incorporate the UNCRC as a matter of urgency. The statement came as opposition parties united in calling for progress on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in June 2021.

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Incorporation

On 20th November 2021, we celebrated World Children’s Day. To mark this special day, Scottish Government published various reports, guidance and a video. Read our roundup here!

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Incorporation

Sarah Boyack MSP has asked the Minister for Children and Young People, Claire Haughey, whether she can provide an update on Scottish Government’s plans to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots Law. This comes after the Supreme Court Judgement on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill which deemed parts of the bill out with Scottish Government’s competence.

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Incorporation

Jersey’s Council of Ministers has now approved the Draft Children’s (Convention Rights) Law 202- which means that the draft Law can be lodged and debated in the States Assembly.

Date: 22nd October 2021
Category: Incorporation

The judges unanimously decided that four sections of the Bill go beyond the powers of the Scottish Parliament.Together responded to the decision by coordinating a joint letter to the Scottish Government urging it to work at pace to address the Court’s concerns.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Supreme Court will hand down its judgement on Wednesday 6th October 2021. The Court will give its decision on whether the UNCRC Incorporation Bill goes beyond the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

Date: 3rd September 2021
Category: Incorporation

We’re delighted to announce a new project with six of our members to ensure children’s voices inform implementation of the UNCRC Bill.

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Incorporation

On 28-29th June, UK Supreme Court judges heard from the Scottish, Welsh and UK governments to inform their decision on whether the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill is within the powers of Scottish Parliament. Together has created a round-up from the two-day hearing to help keep you informed!

Date: 13th April 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Government has decided to refer the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill to the Supreme Court on the basis that some aspects may exceed the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

Date: 26th March 2021
Category: Incorporation

Across Scotland and beyond, children, young people and their supporters have been joining to #PassTheParty and celebrate the Bill. Together hosted an online party and created a mural to showcase how people have been marking the occasion

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Government has written to the Deputy First Minister with concerns that parts of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill go beyond the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Incorporation, General measures of implementation

The National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership has published its report and recommendations for a new human rights law for Scotland.

Date: 16th March 2021
Category: Incorporation

In a historic step that will inspire countries across the world, the Scottish Parliament has today passed a Bill that will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law.

Date: 11th February 2021
Category: Incorporation

The Bill passed Stage 2 on 11th February 2021. A series of amendments were made which will further strengthen the Bill. This article gives an overview of the key changes and next steps.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Incorporation

On 19th January, MSPs unanimously agreed to the general principles of the Bill following the Stage 1 debate. Together sent a Stage 1 briefing to MSPs prior to the debate, supported by nearly 50 members.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Incorporation, Respect for the views of the child

Together recently hosted three conversation events to inform the work of the National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership. We’d like to thank the children and young people who took part and our members who supported them – Aberlour, Scottish Refugee Council, SCLD and YouthLink Scotland. Children and young people can still submit their views until 31st January 2021.

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: Incorporation

The report analyses evidence gathered from individuals and groups who would be impacted by the Bill – including engagement sessions with children and young people. The Equalities and Human Rights Committee unanimously recommends that the Scottish Parliament agree to the general principles of the Bill, while identifying some areas in need of further consideration.