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Date: 12th September 2018
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We are delighted to share Together's new website! Packed with information about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and other UN and European Human Rights protections for children and young people, as well as the latest news, events and resources from our members, we hope this will be the #1 website for those looking for information about children and young people’s rights.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Thank you to all who attended Together’s AGM on the 4th September and to those who stood for election. We are delighted to welcome five new trustees to the board - Rozanne Chorlton, Helen Sykes, Maria Galli, Mary Glasgow and Louise Hill. Susan Elsley has been elected to be Together’s new chair and Maria Galli will take up the role of vice-chair.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Incorporation, Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting, Policies & procedures
The First Minister has announced a commitment to incorporate the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law as part of the Programme for Government 2018/19 launched on the 4th September 2018.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Equal protection from violence, Protection from abuse or neglect, Parental responsibilities
On Friday 6th September 2018, John Finnie, MSP, announced that the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill has been lodged and published in Scottish Parliament.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Age of criminal responsibility, Policies & procedures
On Thursday 6th September 2018, Scottish Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Committee received oral evidence on the Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Child justice system, Children of prisoners, Care Experienced children, Respect for the views of the child
Our Hearings, Our Voice (OHOV) has opened applications for their new board which aims to bring together children and young people who are interested in influencing and shaping the Children’s Hearings System in Scotland.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Respect for the views of the child
The Children and Young People’s Panel on Europe met for the first time on Saturday 18th August to learn more about their rights as children and young people and what their role as advisors on the Brexit negotiations to the government will entail.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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General principles, Awareness-raising
Children and young people from Children’s Parliament, Scottish Youth Parliament and Who Cares? Scotland are preparing to travel to Geneva with Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) and Bruce Adamson, the Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland, to take part in the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child’s Day of General Discussion (DGD).
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Protection from abuse or neglect, Optional protocol on a communications procedure, Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has concluded that Denmark’s decision to deport a child at risk from female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of the child’s human rights.
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Education, including vocational education, Inclusive education, Disabled children
Child Rights Connect has launched a call for inputs to the draft of the 2019 Annual Resolution on the Rights of the Child on "empowerment of children with disabilities for the enjoyment of their rights, including through inclusive education".
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Date: 12th September 2018
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Other human rights treaties and mechanisms
The Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders has announced he will dedicate the next thematic report to the situation of women who promote and defend human rights. This report is due to be presented at the 40th session of the Human Rights Council in March 2019.
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Date: 10th September 2018
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Child poverty, Best interests of the child, Non-discrimination
An unmarried mother has won a landmark case in the UK Supreme Court. The judges ruled that denying her access to a widowed parent’s allowance was discriminatory and breached her and her children’s human rights. The denial of the benefit was found to have a detrimental impact on the children of unmarried parents.
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Date: 10th September 2018
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Best interests of the child, Respect for the views of the child
Together has responded to questions posed by the Scottish Government on Brexit and cross-border family law. The response draws from our October 2017 report which considered the issue in detail.
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Date: 29th August 2018
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Respect for the views of the child, Care Experienced children
The Court of Session has ruled that a 14-year-old boy should be able to apply to participate fully in his brother’s children’s hearing.
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Date: 29th August 2018
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Education, including vocational education, Recreation, play and cultural activities
A campaign has been launched by a number of children’s charities, parents’ groups and teaching unions to support parents who wish to withdraw their P1 children from standardised testing.
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Date: 28th August 2018
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Child poverty
Research from the Child Poverty Action Group's (CPAG) 2018 Cost of a Child report shows that parents working on the 'national living wage' are still unable to afford a basic 'no-frills' lifestyle.
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Date: 28th August 2018
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Respect for the views of the child, Care Experienced children
Scottish Government has published this consultation in order to seek views on the establishment of a Commissioner to provide independent oversight of biometric data and a proposed Statutory Code of Practice covering biometric data and technologies.
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Date: 28th August 2018
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Children of prisoners
A new report released by the Prison Reform Trust and Families Outside has highlighted the impact of maternal imprisonment on children, including on their relationships with her, housing, education, health and wellbeing.
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Date: 28th August 2018
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Other human rights treaties and mechanisms
The UN has elected Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile, as their new High Commissioner for Human Rights. Ms Bachelet is known for her work as a human rights champion, particularly in the field of women's empowerment and gender equality.
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Date: 28th August 2018
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Protection from abuse or neglect
Scottish Government is seeking views on potential changes to the criminal offence of cruelty to children and what constitutes child abuse and neglect
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