Council of Europe adopts new strategy on the rights of the child 2016-2021

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has adopted the Strategy for the Rights of the Child for the next six years.

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Special progress report marks 10th anniversary of the UN Study on Violence against Children

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Equal protection from violence

This special report from the Global Initiative outlines progress to date towards universal prohibition and elimination of all violent punishment of children.

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Damning reports leading up to World Refugee Day

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

World Refugee Day was held on June 20th - damning reports and statements highlighted the dire situation facing children trying to find safety across Europe.

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EU Referendum: UK-wide statement from childrens organisations

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

A UK-wide statement has been produced by Eurochild and all sister organisations across the nations as well as a Scottish version.

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2016 State of Childrens Rights in Scotland Survey

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Togther are seeking responses to the survey which will contribute to a national picture on the state of children's rights in Scotland.

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RELEASE OF THE UN CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS

Date: 16th June 2016
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

The UN Committee concludes that the UK and devolved nations need to do more to prioritise children's rights.

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Together writes blog on the EU Referendum and children's rights

Date: 16th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

What impact does EU legislation and policy have on children's rights in Scotland? Where are children in the debate for Remain or Leave?

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Child Rights in the next Scottish Parliament

Date: 16th June 2016
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Children in Scotland have published a Together article in their latest magazine edition examining hopes for children's rights in the next Parliament.

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The Law Society of Scotland Supports Recommendation to Raise Age of Criminal Responsibility

Date: 15th June 2016
Category: Age of criminal responsibility

Raising the age of criminal responsibility would bring consistency across Scots Law, according to the Law Society of Scotland. Together are a part of the Independent Advisory Group that has recently released its report on raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Scotland.

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New UK Briefing on best interests of unaccompanied and separated children

Date: 15th June 2016
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The briefing, entitled 'What the United Kingdom can do to ensure respect for the best interests of unaccompanied and separated children' considers how the content of the UNHCR/UNICEF's 'Safe and Sound' publication can be put into practice in the UK.

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