EU Withdrawal Bill Update: Scottish Parliament Constitution Committee refuses to recommend legislative consent

Date: 16th January 2018
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Scottish Parliament's Finance and Constitution Committee has unanimously agreed not to recommend that legislative consent is given to the EU Withdrawal Bill. This is due to the effect the Bill shall have on the structure of the devolution settlement. Even if the Scottish Parliament refuses to give legislative consent this shall not "block" Brexit.

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EU Withdrawal Bill Update: response to the UK Government's 'right by right' analysis

Date: 16th January 2018
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Numerous human rights organisations have expressed concerns over the UK Government's "right by right" analysis which sets out how rights in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights shall be protected after Brexit.

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Together launches their #RightsResolution campaign!

Date: 15th January 2018
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Following the publication of our State of Children's Rights report 2017 , Together is launching their #RightsResolution campaign and we need your support!

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Our 2017 State of Childrens Rights report is now live

Date: 12th December 2017
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Together's 2017 State of Children's Rights in Scotland report sets out promising rights-based practice taken by Scotland's public bodies.

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Scotland Declaration on Human Rights

Date: 12th December 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Together has signed the Scotland Declaration on Human Rights.

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The Right to Recover: Therapeutic services for children and young people following sexual abuse

Date: 12th December 2017
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect

NSPCC Scotland has published a research report, 'The Right to Recover: Therapeutic services for children and young people following sexual abuse'. The title is a reference to Article 39 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

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A Fairer Scotland for All: Race Equality Action Plan 2017-2021 and Highlight Report

Date: 12th December 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

This Plan outlines the actions that will be taken over the course of this Parliament to make improvements in the lives and experiences of minority ethnic communities in Scotland.

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Gypsy/Travellers celebrated for World Human Rights Day

Date: 12th December 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

The Equalities and Human Rights Committee marked Human Rights Day 2017 by focussing on Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland.

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A model of engagement with children, young people and planners in the development of children’s services plans

Date: 12th December 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Children and young people have a right to take part in and influence how adults plan and run services for them in the areas where they live and learn. Edinburgh Children's Partnership have developed a model for engagement.

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Responding to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) In Scotland - Multi Agency Guidance

Date: 12th December 2017
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect

The Scottish Government has published multi-agency guidance on responding to FGM. The guidance provides a framework within which agencies and practitioners can develop and agree processes for working collaboratively and individually to promote the safety and wellbeing of women and girls.

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