Date: 19th November 2020
Category: COVID-19, Equal protection from violence

Together to #ENDviolence is a global campaign aiming to catalyse the political and financial commitments needed to end violence against children by 2030.

Date: 19th November 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

This study was commissioned by Scottish Government to quantify how many children and young people are victims of trafficking. It also sought to establish their geographical routes into Scotland, identify demographics and understand victims’ experiences of support services.

Date: 12th November 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

In a new blog, CRIN reflects on the developments of 2020 and how to secure justice for survivors of child sexual abuse in religious institutions. The blog focuses on Latin America with reference to other developments internationally.

Date: 28th October 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

This study is the first at a national level in Scotland on child sexual exploitation and the first to consider the vulnerabilities to sexual exploitation experienced by both girls and boys. It aims to develop an understanding as to why some children in Scotland become so vulnerable to sexual exploitation.

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

On the 7th November 2020 the main provisions of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 will come into force. Scottish Government has created resources to support the commencement of the Act.

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Date: 9th October 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

The Scotland-wide campaign urges everyone to be alert to signs of children who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse during lockdown. It encourages people to act if they are concerned that something is wrong.

Date: 10th July 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

A study conducting interviews with 25 specialist organisations working with young people affected by sexual violence across Europe and North America has identified the benefits of peer support initiatives and challenges faced when implementing these initiatives.

Date: 11th March 2020
Category: Child justice system, Age of criminal responsibility, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Equal protection from violence, Disabled children

Specific issues for children’s rights included the use of restraint and seclusion in schools, corporal punishment, the minimum age of criminal responsibility, access to mental health services, and children and young people in custody.

Date: 12th February 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Equal protection from violence

This report sets out proposals from the Expert Group on Preventing Sexual Offending Involving Children and Young People to improve prevention and early intervention in response to harmful sexual behaviour (HSB).

Date: 12th February 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Parental responsibilities, Protection from abuse or neglect

On 28 January 2020, Members of the National Assembly for Wales voted 36 to 14 to approve the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill.

Date: 10th December 2019
Category: Equal protection from violence

The duty on Scottish Ministers came into force on 8th November 2019.

Date: 9th December 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Equal protection from violence

The Equalities and Human Rights Committee has voted to endorse the general principles of the Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) Bill at Stage One, and made a number of recommendations. 

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Equal protection from violence, Right to life, survival and development

The “In Safe Hands?” campaign calls on the Scottish Government to issue new guidance and stricter protocols on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools across Scotland.

Date: 29th October 2019
Category: Equal protection from violence

Ahead of Anti-Bullying Week (11th – 15th November 2019), respectme has just launched this year’s anti-bullying campaign – Change Starts With Us.

Date: 29th October 2019
Category: Equal protection from violence

Closing date: 20th November 2019

Date: 29th October 2019
Category: Equal protection from violence

The Scottish Government is consulting on widening the scope of the current victim statement scheme and considering new ways for victim statements to be made to the court.

Date: 8th October 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Equal protection from violence

Together is pleased to see the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill pass at Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament on 3th October 2019.

Date: 7th October 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Equal protection from violence, Protection of privacy, Children in situations of exploitation, Non-discrimination

The paper, drawing from desk research and stakeholder consultations, is a first attempt to apply a child rights framework to improve the online gaming environment for children.

Date: 14th August 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Equal protection from violence

The Bill, which seeks to end the physical punishment of children in Wales, has attracted the support of police, social workers, teachers and organisations. However, some parents and church groups have opposed it.