Together launches new Strategic Plan and marks 10th anniversary!

Date: 8th October 2019
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We would like to thank all our members, colleagues and friends who joined us in celebrating our anniversary and the launch of our new Strategic Plan 2019-24!

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Equal Protection Bill passes at Stage 3

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.

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New General Comment on children’s rights in the child justice system

Date: 8th October 2019
Category: UNCRC Optional Protocols and General Comments, General Comments, Age of criminal responsibility, Child justice system

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has published General Comment No.24 on children’s rights in the child justice system, replacing General Comment No.10 (2007) on children’s rights in juvenile justice.

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Feedback sought for second phase of Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP)

Date: 8th October 2019
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Closing date: 16 th December 2019

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What does the Scottish Government’s recent announcement on Getting it right for every child mean?

Date: 8th October 2019
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*This article has been submitted by the Scottish Government to provide clarification on the response to the GIRFEC Practice Panel’s report .

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Join the #7WordStories campaign to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UNCRC

Date: 8th October 2019
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The simple format aims to encourage people of all ages to take part. The stories can be sent to the Commissioner’s Instagram account (@CYPCS), Twitter account (@CYPCS), email ( inbox@cypcs.org.uk ) or via post (Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS).

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Statutory guidance for children's services planning: Scottish Government response to the consultation analysis report

Date: 8th October 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Scottish Government has published a response to the consultation analysis report on the current statutory guidance for children's services planning under Part 3 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 .

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Together and European partners share expectations for next European Commission

Date: 7th October 2019
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The joint statement follows the recent proposal for the European Commission 2019-24 . It highlights Commissioners’ portfolios which are particularly important for furthering children’s rights, welcomes the commitments made in the proposal and reiterates the challenges ahead.

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Children’s Parliament releases Alcohol-free childhood consultation film and report

Date: 7th October 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Respect for the views of the child, Right to life, survival and development

The video and the report capture children’s views on the impact of alcohol on their lives and the vision of an alcohol-free childhood.

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BBC invites young people to join 2019 Young Reporter Competition

Date: 7th October 2019
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The BBC is looking for young people aged 11-18 who want to report on a story or issue which is important to their life or the world around them.

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