Young people speak up for their rights

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: Respect for the views of the child, General measures of implementation

On Saturday 7 July 2012, children and young people from across Britain travelled to London to have their say on the future protection of human rights in the UK at a special consultation day organised by the British Institute of Human Rights and the Rights of the Children Coalition UK (ROCK).

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Call for Submissions: General Comment on Child Rights and the Business Sector

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Committee on the Rights of the Child is drafting a General Comment on Child Rights and the Business Sector.

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Consultation on 'Getting Our Priorities Right'

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on 'Getting our Priorities Right'. The purpose of this Guidance is to provide an updated good practice framework for all child and adult service practitioners working with vulnerable children and families affected by problematic parental alcohol or drug use.

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New child protection website launched

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a new national website with clear, accessible information on what the public should do if they are concerned for a child's welfare.

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Good practice examples needed around pregnancy and maternity services

Date: 19th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The NHS Health Scotland Equality team is looking for good practice examples and case studies around pregnancy and maternity services to share on the Equality team website .

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Scottish charities call for smacking ban

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Equal protection from violence, General measures of implementation

A group of children's charities has called for a ban on smacking youngsters to be introduced to Scotland.

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Consultation on proposed updated standards for the Baby Friendly Initiative

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care

UNICEF UK has launched a consultation on proposed updated standards for the Baby Friendly Initiative.

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Commission on a Bill of Rights: A Second Consultation

Date: 12th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Commission's second consultation, published on 11 July 2012, seeks further views from the public.

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UNICEF UK in Wales

Date: 4th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

UNICEF UK ran a workshop on sustainable development at 'Taking the Rights Steps Children's Rights: Wales and the World', a major international conference that focused on the human rights of children and young people, and was held at Swansea University supported by the Welsh Government.

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A Scotland for Children: A Consultation on the Children and Young People Bill

Date: 4th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Children and Young People Bill sets out a range of proposals for taking forward the Scottish Government's ambitions for children's rights and services.

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