Young people’s views sought to inform new National Youth Work Strategy

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child

“The Future of Youth Work in Scotland” survey has been created by a group of young people, involved in co-producing the renewed National Youth Work Strategy (2020-2025).

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Children in Hospital Survey 2018-19 has been released

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Health and health services

The survey takes an in depth look at the provision of parental visiting, family facilities and ward procedures in Scottish hospitals that admit children and young people.

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Campaign launched to regulate the use of seclusion and restraint in schools

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Equal protection from violence, Right to life, survival and development

The “In Safe Hands?” campaign calls on the Scottish Government to issue new guidance and stricter protocols on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools across Scotland.

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Scottish Human Rights Commission publishes its annual report

Date: 19th November 2019
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The Annual Report outlines the Commission’s continued efforts to promote and protect human rights and enhance rights-based policy making and legislation.

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New website for the My Rights, My Say service

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Education, including vocational education, Respect for the views of the child, Inclusive education

The My Rights, My Say service supports children aged 12-15 with additional support needs to exercise their rights to be involved in decisions about their support in school.

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Sibling Rights Cases in relation to Children's Hearings before the Supreme Court

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Family Environment and Alternative Care

Clan Childlaw’s leading case involving the rights of brothers and sisters in children’s hearings began in the Supreme Court on 13th November.

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Welsh bill introduced to extend the right to vote to 16- and 17-year olds in local elections

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Respect for the views of the child

A proposal to make it possible for 16 and 17 year olds to vote at local council elections is considered as part of the biggest change in the Welsh electoral system since the voting age was lowered to 18 in 1969s.

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Conference report: Brexit, Devolution and Civil Society

Date: 19th November 2019
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This report provides a summary of the major concerns and opportunities around Brexit raised and discussed by UK civil society organisations during a conference in Belfast in May 2019.

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Consultation on new Professional Standards and Professional Code for teachers

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Education, including vocational education

Closing date: 20th December 2019

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UK children’s commissioners reflect on UNCRC implementation on occasion of its 30th anniversary

Date: 19th November 2019
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The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland – along with the children’s commissioners of Northern Ireland, Wales and England – have reflected on how the UK Government and the devolved governments have progressed towards giving every child the opportunities and protections enshrined in the UNCRC since the UK last reported to the UN in 2016 .

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