New partnership to promote healthy activity for babies, children and young people

Date: 28th September 2026
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A new partnership is being launched to provide science-based health information and practical advice to improve health and educational outcomes for children and young people from birth to age 18.

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UK Youth Parliament threatened with closure

Date: 28th September 2026
Category: General measures of implementation

Reports concerning the potential closure of the UK Youth Parliament have circulated in recent weeks, after the UK Government declined to confirm whether funding for the parliament would continue beyond next year.

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UK Parliament committee calls for UNCRC to be incorporated into English law

Date: 28th September 2026
Category: General measures of implementation

The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has called on UK Government to fully incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into English law, arguing that doing so would significantly strengthen protections for children involved in England’s social care system and improve accountability for public authorities.

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EU KIDS Act aims to protect children from online harm

Date: 28th September 2026
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

On 17 September 2026, the European Commission announced a new proposal to “protect minors from risky digital services and AI systems, uphold the digital single market and maintain a coherent regulatory framework and enforcement structure for the protection of minors online.”

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Human Rights Council gathering evidence on children’s rights in digital environment

Date: 28th September 2026
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

Under Human Rights Council Resolution 56/6, the OHCHR must convene five regional consultations to assess the risks to child safety in the digital environment and the best practices to tackle such issues, with regard for both current and emerging business models.

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Italy proposes changes to criminal responsibility rules for children and young people

Date: 28th September 2026
Category: Special protection measures

The Italian Government has approved a draft law that could change how criminal responsibility is assessed for children aged 14 to 18. The proposals have drawn criticism as a regressive measure that would risk violating children’s rights.

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Restraint and seclusion in mental health contexts

Date: 28th September 2026
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Deadline: 29 th October 2026

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Toy safety - call for views

Date: 24th September 2026
Category: Web Configuration, Right to life, survival and development, Recreation, play and cultural activities

Deadline: 6 th October 2026

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New report to UN Special Rapporteur

Date: 21st September 2026
Category: Child poverty

Together has contributed to a new civil society report submitted to the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. Our contribution highlights the impact that poverty is having on children’s rights in Scotland.

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Scottish Government consults on restrictions on mobile phone use in Scotland's schools

Date: 9th September 2026
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

Deadline 17 th November 2026

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