Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Our report aims to inform the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child about the state of children’s rights in Scotland. Children, young people and so many of you shared evidence that was key to this report. We really could not have done it without you!

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Incorporation

Martin Whitfield, Scottish Labour MSP, demanded greater transparency and a commitment to a timeline for the incorporation of children’s rights from Scottish Government, highlighting the issue raised by our human rights defenders Beau, Daisy, Arden and Omima at the UN last week.

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

Human rights organisations across Scotland are preparing for the UK’s next review by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Scottish Human Rights Commission and the Human Rights Consortium Scotland have recently submitted reports to assist the UN Committee in preparing for the review and to suggest questions that it should raise with government officials.

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Right to life, survival and development, COVID-19

Public Health Scotland has published new research on the impact of public health measures and society restrictions during the pandemic on speech, language and communication (SLC) development of children and young people. The data reveals an increasing rise in SLC developmental concerns and the need for support in Scotland.

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Education, including vocational education

Children have been sharing their opinions on the teacher strikes which have been rolling across the UK, and how parents and carers are coping with children being off school.

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Social security

The UN Human Rights Office would like to hear from children directly for their report on inclusive social protection and is organising four online children’s discussions (two in English, one in French and one in Spanish).

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Access to appropriate information, Protection of privacy, Best interests of the child

The regulation of encryption is a long-debated issue and has been identified as an area that needs added protections for children against the violation of their rights. This new report sets out a child rights-based approach to encryption to influence policy making on this issue.

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Non-discrimination, Education, including vocational education

Deadline: 31st March 2023

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Age of criminal responsibility, Child justice system

Deadline: 2nd April 2023

Date: 13th February 2023
Category: Age of criminal responsibility, Child justice system

Deadline: Friday 17th March

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

December was a super busy month for all of us, so grab a cup of tea and let’s catch up on what Together got up to before the holidays and what you might have missed, including our report to the UN and activities for Human Rights Day!

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Hear from 51 people all from families affected by imprisonment as this report highlights the role played by prisons at creating, deepening and sustaining poverty.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Children and young people aged 12-25 are invited to share what they think it looks like for a decision-maker to gather and act on children and young people’s views in a meaningful way.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A survey of over 1,000 children and young people across Scotland asked questions about their electricity use, access to food and mental health. Over 70% of young people said they are concerned about the financial pressures on their parents, guardians or carers. Subsequently, a Cost Crisis Hub on young.scot has been launched. This includes information on priority topics highlighted by children and young people which includes money-saving opportunities, financial information and tips on looking after mental health.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: General principles

The Bill, which will amend the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and reform the process by which transgender people can obtain legal gender recognition, was recently passed by the Scottish Parliament and is now subject to an intervention by UK Government.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Child justice system, Best interests of the child, Restraint

The Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament in December. It will create several changes to the justice system for children.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The UK Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for deportation has been ruled to not breach the UK’s obligation under the UN Refugee Convention or other international agreements.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: General principles, Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Following a visit to the UK in June 2022, the Commissioner for Human Rights the Council of Europe's report focuses on the overall human rights landscape in the UK, children’s rights, and specific human rights issues relating to Northern Ireland.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Social security

The UK Department of Education has published a report revealing out-of-school-services putting children’s safety at risk due to a lack of regulation and accountability for the use of safe practices. Similar concerns exist around unregulated sports in Scotland, highlighting a need for better safeguarding for children in all settings.

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

JustFair has launched a report in preparation for the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights’ (UNCESCR) review of the UK. This report examines the state of these rights over the last five years and how well they are being protected, respected and fulfilled by the UK and devolved governments, identifying where things need to improve.