FOI requests find thousands of racist incidents reported in Scottish schools

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Non-discrimination

Freedom of information requests to councils found almost 2,000 incidents of racism in primary schools and 1,000 more in secondary schools since 2011.

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Prominent gay Scottish politicians back LGBTi teaching in the classroom

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Non-discrimination

The Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) Campaign for LGBTI education to be taught as part of the curriculum in Scottish schools has been supported by several prominent gay Scottish politicians including Mhairi Black, Kezia Dugdale, Tory MSP Annie Wells, and Patrick Harvie.

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SCRA’s Official Statistics 2015/16 published

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Social security

The statistics show that in 2015/16, 15,329 children and young people in Scotland were referred to the Children's Reporter. Provided are online statistics, a statistical analysis and online statistics by Local Authority.

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Children and Families Survey results

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

SCRA has published its fourth national survey of children, young people, parents and carers coming to Children's Hearings.

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Sexual abuse of children online in Scotland

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

Police Scotland have arrested and charged 77 people for their involvement in online sexual abuse of children, involving an estimated 520 victims.

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New report on post-school transition experiences of young people with learning difficulties

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Right to life, survival and development, Disabled children

'Life on the Edge of the Cliff' received a Travel Fellowship from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to explore post school experiences of young people with Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and/or Tourette's Syndrome in Italy, Norway and the Czech Republic.

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Treaty Body reporting - CESCR Examination of the UK

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Right to life, survival and development, Social security

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) held its 58th session from the 6th to the 24th June. It reviewed seven States' compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights including the UK.

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Climate change and children's rights

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Right to life, survival and development

The Human Rights Council adopted a resolution during its 32nd session on human rights and climate change with a focus on children's rights. It recognises that children are among the most vulnerable to climate change, and that this may have a serious impact on their rights.

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Written Call for Evidence – Scotland’s relationship with the EU

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Policies & procedures

The European and External Relations Committee is conducting an inquiry into the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland's relationship with the EU.

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Mental Health in Scotland – a 10-year vision

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Mental health

This consultation seeks views on the proposed framework and priorities for mental health in Scotland through the new 10-year Mental Health Strategy to be published in late 2016. Scottish Government have carried out engagement with people and groups to develop the new Strategy. The consultation paper reflects what has been heard and considered so far. The government are now gathering views on:

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