UNCRC Act is now in force!

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

Tuesday 16 th July 2024 marked a historic day for children’s rights in Scotland with the commencement of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. This landmark legislation puts children’s rights at the heart of Scots law, creating legally binding duties for public authorities.

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Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs responds to joint letter on families affected by imprisonment

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs has responded to a joint letter coordinated by Families Outside, supported by organisations including Together. The letter called for urgent cross-portfolio recognition and response to the challenges facing families when travelling to visit loved ones in Scottish prisons.

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Early Moments Matter polling briefing

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, General measures of implementation, General principles

Early childhood is a critical time for development, and experiences in the earliest years have an exponential impact on a child's future outcomes. However, this research demonstrates that families up and down the country are not getting the support they need.

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What does the new UK Government have planned for children?

Date: 24th July 2024
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The Labour Party’s manifesto included a range of commitments for children. This article looks at what was said alongside more recent statements. Together will be working closely with our sister organisations across the UK to hold the new UK Government to account.

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Human Rights Measurement Initiative launches new UK Data

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) is delighted to launch its latest data for the United Kingdom, informed by insights from over 500 global respondents in the 2024 annual survey.

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ENOC Bureau statement on continuous massive violations of children rights in Gaza

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Violence against children

The Bureau of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) has expressed deep concerns about the ongoing grave violations of children's rights in Gaza amid the protracted conflict. For over six months, children in Gaza have faced unimaginable atrocities, daily violence, injury, and famine, with humanitarian aid struggling to reach those in urgent need.

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Education (Scotland) Bill - call for views

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, General measures of implementation

Closing date August 30 th 2024

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Post legislative scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Closing date: 13th September 2024.

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Share your views on the ‘moving on’ from care into adulthood consultation

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care, General measures of implementation

Closing date: 3 rd October 2024

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Register now for Rights of the Child UK Conference 2024!

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

This year’s Rights of the Child UK (ROCK) conference will explore how the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is being progressed across the UK jurisdictions and Jersey. Speakers and delegates will explore recent developments and assess opportunities to further embed the UNCRC into law, policy and practice. Join us to share learning about what’s happening in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Jersey, as well as international examples.

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