‘Alright?’ An animation by Clan Childlaw

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Access to appropriate information, Best interests of the child, Child justice system

Clan Childlaw has released a powerful animation which reflects the legal needs of children and young people who are in conflict with the law. The story stems from conversations Clan has had with children and young people about their experiences with lawyers, calling for greater care, support and communication from adults in these practices.

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‘What’s Your Take’ survey for children and young people

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Scottish Youth Parliament has launched its latest #WhatsYourTake consultation survey. This is a survey for young people aged 12-25, living in Scotland and is an opportunity for them to have their say on key issues. So, #WhatsYourTake on important matters such as human rights, transitions for young people with a disability, and democracy in our local communities?

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New briefing: Scottish Government needs to do #BetterforBabies

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Child poverty

Save the Children is calling on Scottish Government to do #BetterforBabies in a new briefing which shows that action is needed to reduce the 34% of babies under one living in poverty in Scotland. They are calling on organisations to support their calls to further protect babies from the harms of poverty.

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Fellowship applications OPEN on improving the lives of children and young people with experience of care!

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

Applications for the Churchill Fellowship which focus on improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people with experience of care are now open! Read on to find out who can apply!

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Jade’s Law to be introduced for the better protection of children from violence

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Special protection measures

The UK Government has announced that the Victims and Prisoners Bill will be amended to further protect children from domestic abuse and violence. Jade’s Law will be introduced, named after a victim of domestic violence and her family who campaigned for greater protection of children and for their best interests to be always considered.

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New Council of Europe Recommendation aims to strengthen national reporting systems for professionals on violence against children

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Violence against children

The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers has taken a significant and proactive step in the fight against violence against children by adopting a new Recommendation aimed at improving reporting systems.

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Let’s Be Heard: Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: COVID-19, Respect for the views of the child

Closing date: 20 th December 2023

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Joint report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Date: 6th September 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

The SHRC is issuing a joint report with other national human rights institutions and equality bodies to inform the CRPD into the human rights of disabled people in the UK. Read on to find out how the situation has developed since the CRPD’s inquiry in 2016.

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Young people defend their right to a healthy environment

Date: 6th September 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Right to a healthy environment

A judge in Montana in the United States has sided with young people in a historic climate trial, saying Montana is violating young people’s constitutional right to a clean environment by ignoring the climate effects of fossil fuels.

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UN Secretary-General (SG) Guidance Note on Child Rights Mainstreaming

Date: 6th September 2023
Category: Awareness-raising, General measures of implementation, General principles

The UN Secretary-General (SG) Guidance Note on Child Rights Mainstreaming has been published. This is a historic first step in addressing the need for a systematic application of a child rights approach across the UN System.

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