Date: 16th February 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

A consultation seeking views on draft Statutory Guidance for parts 4, 5 and 18 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act has been launched and responses are welcomed until 1st May 2015.

Date: 11th February 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

The UK Joint Committee on Human Rights is running a short inquiry into UK compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and has now held two evidence sessions.

Date: 11th February 2015
Category: General principles

One of Scotland's youngest ever Board members has taken up his new role at Children in Scotland, pledging to support the organisation's strategic vision.

Date: 10th February 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Incorporation

An exciting space to learn more about children's rights, with regular articles from our members and other experts in human rights on issues facing children in Scotland.

Date: 10th February 2015
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Schools that encourage young people to participate in how they're run are also schools where pupils do well, highlights new research conducted for Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People.

Date: 5th February 2015
Category: Children of prisoners

The Support for Children (Impact of Parental Imprisonment) (Scotland) Bill was launched on Thursday 5th February 2015 and is now seeking responses as part of the consultation.

Date: 2nd February 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

The latest meeting of the Scottish Child Rights Implementation Monitoring Group (SCRIMG) took place on Friday 19th December 2014 and minutes from the meeting along with a one-page summary have been published.

Date: 2nd February 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

On 4th February 2015 the UK Parliament Joint Committee on Human Rights will review its work in the area of children's rights since the 2010 Election and the commitment to give "due consideration" to the UNCRC when making new policy or legislation.

Date: 2nd February 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

A selection of resources are now available following completion of the seminar series 'Children's Rights, Social Justice and Social Identities in Scotland: Intersections in Research, Policy and Practice', funded by the Scottish Universities Insight Institute in 2013-14.

Date: 30th January 2015
Category: Non-discrimination, General measures of implementation

Together has co-signed a letter to the Herald highlighting the implications of proposals outlined in a UK Government consultation on a Counter Terrorism Bill.

Date: 29th January 2015
Category: Mental health

The Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee has published its Stage 1 Report on Mental Health (Scotland) Bill, reporting to the Parliament on the general principles of the Bill.

Date: 23rd January 2015
Category: Child poverty

The Scottish Youth Parliament has launched a survey to better understand the views of young people in relation to poverty in Scotland.

Date: 22nd January 2015
Category: General measures of implementation, Family Environment and Alternative Care

A Court ruling has refused a petition against the "Named Person" provisions contained in Part 4 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, on all counts.

Date: 15th January 2015
Category: Care Experienced children

The Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum has launched a survey to gather views on the provisions in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 which relate to looked after children, care leavers and the professionals who support them.

Date: 13th January 2015
Category: Child poverty

Jim McCormick, Scotland's adviser to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, has examined the Smith Commission report and has highlighted that by omitting supporting with childcare costs, it falls short on poverty reduction.

Date: 12th January 2015
Category:

The Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee is undertaking work on the educational attainment gap in schools and is seeking written evidence.

Date: 1st January 2015
Category: Disabled children

A Bill to promote the use of British Sign Language was introduced by Mark Griffin MSP on 29th October 2014 and the Scottish Parliament Education and Culture Committee has issued a call for evidence with a closing date for submissions of 2nd February 2015.

Date: 31st December 2014
Category: Child poverty

The 'Working at the Edge' series examines the problems that households face due to in-work poverty and this briefing focuses on childcare, highlighting recent legislative developments and the issues which need to be tackled.

Date: 31st December 2014
Category: Incorporation, Protection from abuse or neglect

The first annual report of Scotland's coalition Putting the Baby IN the Bath Water was published in December 2014 and highlights the work of the Coalition and recommendations for the coming year.

Date: 12th December 2014
Category: Special protection measures

Introduced by the Scottish Government, this Bill will establish a specific law to address trafficking & exploitation through slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.