Scottish Government publishes response to consultation on Carers legislation

Date: 17th March 2015
Category: Young carers

This consultation took place between 22 January and 16 April 2014 and set out the proposals to improve outcomes for carers and young carers across Scotland, and this response analyses the responses received and sets out conclusions and next steps.

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National Inquiry into Historical Child Abuse

Date: 17th March 2015
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

The Scottish Government is currently engaging with survivors and relevant organisations to seek views on the Terms of Reference of the National Inquiry into Historical Child Abuse, as well as the attributes of the Chair and Panel.

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More work needed to protect children’s rights in Scotland, Commission tells UN

Date: 12th March 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

During the UN Human Rights Council annual day of discussion on 12th March 2015 which focused on "better investment in the rights of the child", SHRC delivered a statement highlighting that more work is needed to protect the human rights of children in Scotland.

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Together submits evidence to inquiry on UK compliance with UNCRC

Date: 11th March 2015
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Together has highlighted the impact of reserved powers on children's rights in Scotland, as part of the UK Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry.

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How the Support for Children (Impact of Parental Imprisonment) Bill could help enhance the rights of children with a parent in prison

Date: 11th March 2015
Category: Children of prisoners

An informative new article on Together's blog written by Nicki Wray (Barnardo's Scotland) highlights the vulnerabilities of children affected by parental imprisonment and how a new Bill has the potential to enhance and further their rights.

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European Parliament adopts resolution on child sexual abuse online

Date: 11th March 2015
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

In a resolution adopted on the 11th March 2015, the European Parliament strongly emphasised that protecting children and ensuring a safe environment for their development is one of the primary objectives of the EU and Member States.

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Pay now, or pay later: Annual day on the rights of the child

Date: 10th March 2015
Category: Child poverty

"Are we going to pay now upfront, or are we going to pay much more later?" said Jane Connors, development expert at the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, in the opening speech of the Human Rights Council's annual day on the rights of the child.

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Maternal and Early Years National Conference 2015 - call for abstracts

Date: 3rd March 2015
Category: Incorporation, Awareness-raising

This year's Maternal and Early Years conference theme is the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and a call for abstracts has been issued regarding work undertaken in partnership, including cross agency and cross sector collaborative approaches, to delivering the Act in practice.

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Examination of research on children’s views on their rights: call for evidence

Date: 3rd March 2015
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

The European Children's Rights Unit at the University of Liverpool is gathering research on children's views on their rights to feed into the new Children's Rights Strategy of the Council of Europe.

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Children’s rights at Human Rights Council’s 28th session

Date: 2nd March 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

The 28th session of the Human Rights Council started in Geneva on Monday 2nd March 2015 and this year, the Council's annual day on the rights of the child will be on "better investment in the rights of the child".

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