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Date: 13th June 2017
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Special protection measures
Following public consultation, the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) are introducing stricter rules prohibiting the sexual portrayal or sexual representation of under-18s, and those who appear to be under 18, in advertising.
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Date: 13th June 2017
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Civil Rights and Freedoms
A former UN Special Rapporteur has called for an independent review of the UK's 'divisive' counter terrorism strategy, Prevent.
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Date: 13th June 2017
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Other human rights treaties and mechanisms
Diverse efforts at both EU and national levels have sought to bolster fundamental rights protection in 2016, while some measures threatened to undermine such protection. This report reviews major developments in the field, identifying both achievements and remaining areas of concern.
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Date: 13th June 2017
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Inclusive education
This Strategy for 2017-2026 aims to support improved outcomes for children and young people with complex additional support needs through strategic commissioning of national services with particular focus on the provision of education.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Before its third UPR review in May 2017, the UK sought to change its position from support to noted on a number of 2nd cycle 2012 recommendations.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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General measures of implementation
The main political parties in the UK have now launched their manifestos ahead of the upcoming general election on the 8th June 2017.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Non-discrimination, Mental health
The campaign - launched on International Day against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia - aims to increase understanding of LGBT young people's experiences of poor mental health and raise awareness of mental health rights.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
The Scottish Parliament Education and Skills Committee is calling for a review of all personal & social education (PSE) after criticising the inconsistent and inadequate provision of sex education in many of Scotland's schools.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Parental guidance
On the tenth anniversary of the Act, the National Parent Forum of Scotland has announced that the Review of the impact of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 has now been published.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Child poverty
The End Child Poverty Coalition has welcomed the publication of the Stage One report on the Scottish Government's Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Child trafficking
The Scottish Government has published it's new Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy which aims to completely eliminate human trafficking and exploitation.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Social security
The European Parliament have published a briefing paper on measuring social impact in the EU as a result of austerity measures which have triggered a shift in the focus of EU policy-makers towards deepening the economic union and achieving greater social convergence across Member States.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Other human rights treaties and mechanisms
The European Commission has reported on the application of the Charter of fundamental rights in the EU for 2016.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children
A Child is a Child highlights that the world has seen almost a five-fold increase in the number of refugee and migrant children traveling alone since 2010. Even when they travel with their families, they face several terrible risks and often fall through the cracks.
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Date: 31st May 2017
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Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC
On Monday 15 May, Renate Winter, the member from Austria, was elected as new Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
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Date: 31st May 2017
Category:
Disabled children
A new project - Research Priorities for Learning Difficulties - has been launched during Learning Difficulties Week 2017. The project aims to identify the top 10 research priorities for learning difficulties amongst children and young people.
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Date: 31st May 2017
Category:
Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children
The UNCRC and UNCMW Committees are welcoming written comments on a zero draft of the new joint General Comment on children in the context of international migration until 30th June 2017.
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Date: 16th May 2017
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Equal protection from violence
John Finnie MSP has launched a consultation on a proposed Bill on Equal Protection for children and young people.
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Date: 16th May 2017
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Civil Rights and Freedoms
The code says statutory searches must be "necessary, proportionate and in accordance with the law". There is also specific guidance on dealing with children and vulnerable adults.
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Date: 16th May 2017
Category:
Family Environment and Alternative Care
This report explores how the role and responsibilities of Scotland's Chief Social Work Officers (CSWOs) in relation to secure care are translated in practice.
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