Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child

In 2015, Ministers commissioned an independent panel to undertake a review of the planning system. This consultation proposes increased engagement with children and young people.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald MSP has followed up on previous correspondence made to Westminster regarding the inclusion of the devolved nations in the UN Committee election processes and putting forward a UK nominee.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child

On 28th February 2017, children and young people met with the full Scottish Cabinet in Bute House to discuss the issues that affect them. The historic meeting was the first of its kind and the aim is for this to become an annual event in the Scottish political calendar. The children and young people participated through the Children's Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament, and the preparations for the meeting were supported by Together.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Young carers

A study published by the Commissioner explores the mental health and wellbeing of young carers in Scotland, revealing that more than 1 in 4 are caring on their own.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Young people across Scotland are campaigning for votes to become MSYPs as the voting officially opens for the 2017 SYP Elections.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Parental responsibilities

A new report highlights how conflict at home causes mental health problems, family breakdown and at worst young people leaving, or being asked to leave the family home.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

The Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign has announced 66 MSPs from all parties have now signed its pledge to back training and curricular guidance for teachers and a national strategy on homophobic bullying.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Care Experienced children

Fiona Duncan, Chief Executive of Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland has been appointed as the chair to the independent root and branch Care Review in Scotland.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Health and health services

In a new report by Alcohol Focus Scotland, leading academics and health experts outline how the Scottish Government can reduce the unacceptably high levels of alcohol marketing that children and young people are exposed to.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Child poverty

It was announced on 25 February 2017 that proposed targets for addressing child poverty in Scotland are to be scrutinised by the Committee as it begins its examination of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect

Emotional abuse and neglect of children will be a criminal offence under new legislation announced by the Childcare and Early Years Minister, Mark McDonald.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

The SNAP Year Three report summarises activities during 2016 and sets out future ambitions and plans to enable SNAP to evolve in response to the human rights issues of the day.

Date: 6th March 2017
Category: Disabled children

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has submitted two reports to the United Nations Committee for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Date: 20th February 2017
Category: Child poverty

For the first time since devolution, the Scottish Government will be responsible for meeting ambitious targets to reduce and ultimately end child poverty in Scotland. Under the new Bill, local authorities and health boards have a legal duty to report on action taken to reduce poverty.

Date: 20th February 2017
Category: Disabled children

A new report has found that austerity measures, a lack of accessible housing and information and a lack of independent advocacy services are having a major impact on implementation of disabled people's rights.

Date: 20th February 2017
Category: Mental health

The SCSC are calling for urgent action needed to improve support in mental health provision for children and young people, stating that a lack of mental health provision for young people in Scotland is leaving them in distress and at serious risk.

Date: 20th February 2017
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

A new survey of young people in Scotland found nearly three quarters (74%) enjoy spending time in nature and that one in nine (87%) agree we need to protect the natural environment.

Date: 20th February 2017
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect

The NSPCC have reported that there were more than 1,400 calls made to the NSPCC's helpline over the last three years by people in Scotland concerned about alcohol, drug or other substance abuse around children.

Date: 20th February 2017
Category: Social security

Research published by Shelter Scotland has found that time homeless families with children spend in temporary accommodation in Scotland has risen by almost 20 per cent in the past two years.

Date: 20th February 2017
Category: Child poverty

Children born into poor families are more than two years behind peers with wealthy parents in maths, science and reading by the age of 15, according to new analysis.