UK Government must uphold children’s privacy in new data law

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The UK Government has introduced a new draft bill, the Data (Use and Access) Bill , aimed at updating key elements of data protection. This legislation seeks to leverage data for economic growth, modernise digital government and improve lives.

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Smartphone policies in schools: what does the evidence say?

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

A new report by the London School of Economics (LSE) and the 5Rights Digital Futures for Children research centre has looked into whether banning smartphones in schools helps students learn better.

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Northern Ireland Commissioner emphasises the need to remain independent

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

A review of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) has led it to express concerns about potential threats to its independence. The review was undertaken on behalf of the Department of Communities, with the aim of considering the need, form, effectiveness and function of commissioner roles.

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Child rights youth foresight report 2024

Date: 19th November 2024
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A new report titled Young Visionaries reveals how children and young people see the future of education, health, work, privacy, security, technology, and the environment. The report is based on the work of 12 Youth Foresight Fellows who gathered ideas from over 800 young people through more than 50 workshops in 12 countries.

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Eight countries pledge to ban corporal punishment to protect children against violence

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Violence against children

Panama, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda, Burundi, Sri Lanka, and Czechia and the Gambia have all announced they will fully ban corporal punishment, while Nigeria has committed to stopping it in schools.

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SQA equality outcomes 2025-29

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General principles

Closing date: 13 th December 2024

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Views on a universal definition of ‘care experience’

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Closing date: 31st January 2025

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Civil remedies available to victims of domestic abuse

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Closing date: 22 nd January 2025

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Proposals to amend legislation on religious observance in schools

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

Deadline: 26 th January 2025

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Consultation on future of foster care

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Closing date: 6 th February 2025

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