SHRC publish results of the SNAP participation phase

Date: 1st July 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has published the findings of the participation phase for Scotland's National Action Plan (SNAP) for human rights.

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Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill

Date: 1st July 2013
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The Scottish Parliament's Equal Opportunities Committee is seeking views on the provisions set out in the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill, such as allowing the religious and belief registration of civil partnerships and enabling civil partnerships to change to marriage.

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12 year-olds ‘kept in police cells overnight’

Date: 30th June 2013
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Children as young as 12 are among hundreds who have been held overnight in police cells in Scotland over the past two years, reported the Scotsman on Sunday 30th June.

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Human Rights Committee publishes report on UK Children and Families Bill

Date: 27th June 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

The UK Joint Committee on Human Rights published its third Report of the 2013-14 Session, 'Legislative Scrutiny: Children and Families Bill and Energy Bill' on Thursday 27th June 2013.

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Scottish Government publishes first National Play Strategy

Date: 21st June 2013
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The Scottish Government published its first National Play Strategy on 21st June 2013, setting out a vision for the implementation of Article 31 of the UNCRC in Scotland.

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Trafficking victims win appeal against convictions

Date: 21st June 2013
Category: Access to appropriate information

Three Vietnamese children who were trafficked to the United Kingdom by criminal gangs and forced to commit drug offences have had their criminal convictions quashed.

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FRA releases Annual report 2012

Date: 20th June 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published its annual report on challenges and achievements in the field of fundamental rights in 2012. It is accompanied by the agency's annual activity report of its activities and achievements in the same year.

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Parenthood education review: request for resources

Date: 17th June 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

NHS Health Scotland and Education Scotland are conducting a review of the resources available which could support the Parenthood aspect of the Curriculum for Excellence in schools, and are looking for examples to include.

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National Parenting Strategy: Work in Progress

Date: 17th June 2013
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

When the Scottish Government published its first National Parenting Strategy in October 2012, Ministers wanted it to make a real, practical difference to parents and carers. They also said that it was a 'work in progress'. So what's happening?

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Scottish Government consultation on independent advocacy

Date: 17th June 2013
Category: Respect for the views of the child, General measures of implementation

The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on the proposed update to Independent Advocacy: A Guide for Commissioners, with a deadline for submissions of 19th July 2013. The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) has produced a briefing to inform responses.

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