Inquiry into Decision making on whether children should be taken into care

Date: 2nd July 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee are to examine the decisions made about when or if a child should be removed from the family home.

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State of Children's Rights Survey 2012

Date: 25th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The survey is being conducted to find out to what extent children and young people are able to enjoy their rights as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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Why Scotland needs a National Action Plan for Human Rights

Date: 25th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

Scotland needs a National Action Plan for Human Rights. Over the past three years, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has researched the realisation of human rights in Scotland in comparison with international standards.

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Games Legacy Funds

Date: 22nd June 2012
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Glasgow 2014 will be the biggest multi-sports event that Scotland has ever hosted and is already bringing significant opportunities and benefits for the people and communities of Glasgow and Scotland.

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New charity fund opens for bids

Date: 21st June 2012
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Charities and social enterprises can bid for a share of £2.5 million to help young people find employment.

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New Chair for national community planning group

Date: 18th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

Former COSLA President Pat Watters is to chair a new national group which will oversee the ambitious development of community planning across Scotland - the process which brings together services provided by councils, the NHS, emergency services, and other public agencies.

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Think Differently - Young People and Alcohol - New Fund Launch Event - 25th June 2012

Date: 11th June 2012
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The increasing rates of alcohol related harm within young people is a significant concern in Scotland and the rest of the UK. There is a requirement for innovative interventions that aim to move beyond the provision of general advice and support to young people, families and communities.

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Disney Friends for Change Grants

Date: 11th June 2012
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Youth Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with Youth Service America and Disney to offer 'Disney Friends for Change' grants to young people aged 5-18 years. These grants offer young people across the United Kingdom an opportunity to receive £750 to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.

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A policy on architecture and place-making for Scotland: public consultation 2012

Date: 8th June 2012
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The Scottish Government is consulting on how Scotland's architecture and places can help provide a better quality of life and better position Scotland on the world stage. Consultation to 7 September 2012.

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Commission on School Reform

Date: 8th June 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Reform Scotland the Centre for Scottish Public Policy set up this commission to consider whether the school system in Scotland is meeting the present and future needs of young people and to make specific recommendations as to how things might be improved or areas that require further enquiry.

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