Quick! Encourage children and young people to share their views on participation

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Children and young people aged 12-25 are invited to share what they think it looks like for a decision-maker to gather and act on children and young people’s views in a meaningful way.

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How is the cost-of-living crisis affecting children and young people?

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A survey of over 1,000 children and young people across Scotland asked questions about their electricity use, access to food and mental health. Over 70% of young people said they are concerned about the financial pressures on their parents, guardians or carers. Subsequently, a Cost Crisis Hub on young.scot has been launched. This includes information on priority topics highlighted by children and young people which includes money-saving opportunities, financial information and tips on looking after mental health.

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Updates on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: General principles

The Bill, which will amend the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and reform the process by which transgender people can obtain legal gender recognition, was recently passed by the Scottish Parliament and is now subject to an intervention by UK Government.

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Updates on the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Child justice system, Best interests of the child, Restraint

The Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament in December. It will create several changes to the justice system for children.

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High Court rules UK Government’s Rwanda deportation policy lawful

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The UK Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for deportation has been ruled to not breach the UK’s obligation under the UN Refugee Convention or other international agreements.

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Commissioner raises human rights concerns following UK visit

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: General principles, Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Following a visit to the UK in June 2022, the Commissioner for Human Rights the Council of Europe's report focuses on the overall human rights landscape in the UK, children’s rights, and specific human rights issues relating to Northern Ireland.

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Safeguarding risks at unregulated children’s services

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Social security

The UK Department of Education has published a report revealing out-of-school-services putting children’s safety at risk due to a lack of regulation and accountability for the use of safe practices. Similar concerns exist around unregulated sports in Scotland, highlighting a need for better safeguarding for children in all settings.

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New: Report on the state of economic, social and cultural rights in the UK

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

JustFair has launched a report in preparation for the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights’ (UNCESCR) review of the UK. This report examines the state of these rights over the last five years and how well they are being protected, respected and fulfilled by the UK and devolved governments, identifying where things need to improve.

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Funding opportunities for Care Experienced students at and applying for university

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

Read on to find out about current funding opportunities for students and applicants with Care Experience.

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An update on the General Comment on Sustainable Development

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), Respect for the views of the child

Children from across the globe informed the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ next General Comment on Sustainable Development. Children shared how sustainable development affects and connects with economic, social, and cultural rights. Now, the Committee has created videos sharing the main takeaways from its discussions with children.

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