Date: 18th August 2015
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The 9th European Forum on the Rights of the Child took place in June 2015 and aimed to foster the exchange of good practices, to facilitate connections at inter-sectoral and inter-agency level (both nationally and transnationally), and to promote more effective cooperation and coordination in integrated child protection systems. A report of the Forum is now available.

Date: 19th June 2015
Category: Children in situations of exploitation, Right to life, survival and development, Protection from abuse or neglect, Domestic abuse

A consultation on proposals including to create specific offences concerning domestic abuse & introduce statutory jury directions in sexual offence cases.

Date: 31st December 2014
Category: Incorporation, Protection from abuse or neglect

The first annual report of Scotland's coalition Putting the Baby IN the Bath Water was published in December 2014 and highlights the work of the Coalition and recommendations for the coming year.

Date: 25th June 2014
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect

The Scottish Government has released a Strategy which aims to create a Scotland where all individuals are equally safe and respected and where women and girls live free from abuse and attitudes that help perpetuate it.