Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

The UK's Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, David Anderson QC, has called for the government to increase transparency in its flagship counter-extremism programme, Prevent.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Former SHRC Chair Professor Alan Miller has highlighted the human rights impacts of Brexit whilst the SHRC and the Jimmy Reid foundation held a joint event on 22nd February to discuss the effect of Brexit on human rights in Scotland.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Supreme Court has ruled that a minimum income threshold restricting the ability of non-European Economic Area nationals to enter the UK is lawful, despite acknowledging that the requirement causes significant hardship for thousands of couples.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: General principles

'Child-friendly justice - perspectives and experiences of children involved in judicial proceedings as victims, witnesses or parties in nine EU Member States' is based on the experiences of over 350 children across the EU.

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

The sessions is being held from 27 February - 24 March 2017 in Geneva. The session featured the annual day on the rights of the child under the theme 'Protection of the rights of the child in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development' on Monday, 6 March.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: General measures of implementation

The Deputy First Minister has announced he will bring forward a Bill that will include new provisions on when and how information can be shared by and with the Named Person service.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

A new report provides an in-depth look at the extreme risks facing refugee and migrant children as they make the perilous journey from sub-Saharan Africa into Libya and across the sea to Italy.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

SNAP partners would like to hear views on issues raised from the business community, trade unions, civil society organisations and public bodies.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Health and health services

The Scottish Health Council has commissioned a scoping exercise of the rationale, appeal and feasibility of the establishment of a pan-Scotland collaborative approach to young people's participation in the planning and delivery of health and social care services.

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.