UK Labour commits to UNCRC incorporation

Date: 30th July 2021
Category: General measures of implementation, Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

David Lammy MP, Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, has announced that a Labour government would adopt several new policies on strengthening human rights, including the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into UK law.

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New data shows children and young people’s mental health referrals have doubled after lockdowns

Date: 30th July 2021
Category: Mental health, Health and health services

NHS England has published new data that shows that referral cases for children and young people for mental health services have hit a record high as they doubled throughout the pandemic.

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Council Conclusions on EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child

Date: 30th July 2021
Category: General measures of implementation

The Council of the European Union is expected to adopt the European Council Conclusions on the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child.

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End Conversion Therapy Petition

Date: 30th July 2021
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms, Civil Rights and Freedoms

This petition calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge Scottish Government to ban the provision or promotion of LGBT+ conversion therapy in Scotland.

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Scotland's public finances in 2022-23 and the impact of Covid

Date: 30th July 2021
Category: COVID-19

The Finance and Public Administration Committee would like to hear your views on Scotland’s public finances in 2022-23 and how they have been affected by COVID-19, as part of its pre-budget scrutiny. As part of the consultation, the Committee wants to hear how the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2022-23 should address the impact of the pandemic across different age, income and education groups across Scotland.

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How can we provide the best support to people affected by crime?

Date: 30th July 2021
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A new survey asks for views about how Police Scotland can best support survivors and witnesses of crime when it comes to providing immediate support and information. Survey findings will be used to inform development and shape Police Scotland services.

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Together responds to consultations on child contact services and child welfare reporters

Date: 30th July 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Both consultations asked for views on changes that will happen as part of implementing the Children (Scotland) Act 2020.

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UK Supreme Court considers Scottish Children’s Rights Bill

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Incorporation

On 28-29 th June, UK Supreme Court judges heard from the Scottish, Welsh and UK governments to inform their decision on whether the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill is within the powers of Scottish Parliament. Together has created a round-up from the two-day hearing to help keep you informed!

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Together calls for the end of child recruitment into the armed forces

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Armed conflict

We have joined with 19 other children’s and human rights organisations to write to the UK Government, calling for an end to the recruitment of children by the UK armed forces.

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Together joins the Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme

Date: 8th July 2021
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Applications are now open for the John Smith Centre Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme. The programme is a professional and personal development opportunity for up to 50 minority ethnic people between the ages of 18-29 across Scotland. Together is delighted to be one of the host employers.

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