UK Government rejects recommendation for statutory CRIAs

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: Child rights impact assessments

The Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) has sharply criticised the UK Government for refusing to adopt the Covid‑19 Inquiry’s recommendation to make Child Rights Impact Assessments (CRIAs) a legal requirement, the only recommendation in the report focused specifically on children.

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Joint statement to uphold commitment to European Convention on Human Rights

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms, General measures of implementation

The Scottish Human Rights Commission, with the Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, released a joint statement on the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

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Manifesto for the best start for Scotland’s children

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: Babies and early years, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has unveiled a new manifesto urging the next Scottish Government to overhaul early learning and childcare (ELC) so every child can access high‑quality, sustainable nursery provision.

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A double edged sword – a report on AI in the Children's Hearings System

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: Child justice system, Best interests of the child

The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) has published a comprehensive report examining whether AI should be used in the Children’s Hearings System, Scotland’s child‑protection and youth‑justice process. The study gathers views from young people, staff, and experts on the ethical, legal, and practical implications of introducing AI.

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Children’s national health rights survey

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: Health and health services

Children’s Health Scotland has opened the country’s largest national survey on children’s health and health rights, marking its 50th anniversary by calling on children, young people, families and professionals to shape the fut ure of healthcare.

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Youth work and online lives

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: General measures of implementation, Best interests of the child, Access to appropriate information, Protection of privacy

Together member YouthLink Scotland is looking for the input of children and young people to inform their response to the UK Government ’s consultation on social media use .

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Scottish LGBTQIA+ Manifesto 2026-2031

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms

Equality Network has published a LGBTQIA+ Manifesto, created in collaboration with other LGBTQIA+ organisations to outline priorities they want the next Scottish Government to take to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ people of all ages.

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Demand your MSP candidates stand up for our everyday rights

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

Amnesty International has provided a tool to simplify the process of reaching out for your local MSP candidates and call on them to support a Scottish human rights bill.

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New care leaver grant

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: Funding, Care Experienced children

The Scottish Government introduced a Care Leaver Payment to help young people overcome financial barriers as they leave care and move into independent living.

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UNCRC v GDPR v parental involvement: with children stuck in the middle

Date: 9th April 2026
Category: Best interests of the child, Parental guidance, Parental responsibilities

Shared Parenting Scotland’s new blog warns that children are increasingly caught in the middle as professionals navigate UNCRC Act duties, GDPR data rules, and parental involvement in separated families.

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