Equally Protected? A review of the evidence on the physical punishment of children

Date: 24th November 2015
Category: Equal protection from violence

A new extensive & systematic research report calls for all physical punishment of children to be prohibited by law in Scotland, amongst other policy recommendations.

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European Commission statement to mark Universal Children’s Day

Date: 24th November 2015
Category: General principles, Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The statement was made by a number of European Commissioners and focuses on the post-2015 agenda, highlights a new EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy, addresses the impact of the current refugee crisis on children and concludes with ways to promote children's rights worldwide.

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Together responds to Scottish Parliament Human Rights Inquiry

Date: 24th November 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

Together's submission to the Scottish Parliament European and External Relations Committee outlines how the Human Rights Act (1998) (HRA) succeeds in respecting, protecting and fulfilling children's rights in Scotland and is clear that the HRA must not be repealed.

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Children demand dialogue with EU officials & better processes for participation

Date: 23rd November 2015
Category: Respect for the views of the child

On 18 and 19 November, Eurochild welcomed children from across Europe to Brussels to talk with Members of the European Parliament and European Commission officials about their involvement in decision-making processes.

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Scottish Parliament debate on protecting & promoting child rights

Date: 17th November 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Awareness-raising, General measures of implementation

Following a motion lodged by Roderick Campbell MSP, the Scottish Parliament debated the subject of Universal Children's Day on 17th November.

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It's Not A Choice: A report into young people's perceptions of poverty

Date: 10th November 2015
Category: Child poverty

Research with nearly 1,000 young people finds that they strongly believe governments have a responsibility to protect their rights.

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Scottish Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2014-2015

Date: 10th November 2015
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

The SHRC Annual Report outlines another productive year for the Commission as it continues work to promote and protect human rights for everyone in Scotland.

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Help evaluate Education Scotland’s ‘Recognising and Realising Children’s Rights’ resource

Date: 10th November 2015
Category: Awareness-raising, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Education Scotland are inviting contributions to the evaluation of its professional learning resource on children's rights, 'Recognising and Realising Children's Rights'.

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Life still isn’t fair for Scotland’s young people, indicates human rights progress report

Date: 10th November 2015
Category: Awareness-raising, Non-discrimination, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Young, disabled and ethnic minority Scots face significantly more barriers to their rights than others, according to a new report titled 'Is Britain Fairer?'

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UK Joint Committee on Human Rights: Legislative scrutiny priorities 2015-16

Date: 9th November 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

The UK Joint Committee on Human Rights will be scrutinising every Government Bill for its compatibility with human rights obligations, such as those included in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and welcomes written submissions.

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