Scottish Human Rights Commission publishes its annual report

Date: 19th November 2019
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The Annual Report outlines the Commission’s continued efforts to promote and protect human rights and enhance rights-based policy making and legislation.

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New website for the My Rights, My Say service

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Education, including vocational education, Respect for the views of the child, Inclusive education

The My Rights, My Say service supports children aged 12-15 with additional support needs to exercise their rights to be involved in decisions about their support in school.

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Sibling Rights Cases in relation to Children's Hearings before the Supreme Court

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Family Environment and Alternative Care

Clan Childlaw’s leading case involving the rights of brothers and sisters in children’s hearings began in the Supreme Court on 13th November.

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Welsh bill introduced to extend the right to vote to 16- and 17-year olds in local elections

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Respect for the views of the child

A proposal to make it possible for 16 and 17 year olds to vote at local council elections is considered as part of the biggest change in the Welsh electoral system since the voting age was lowered to 18 in 1969s.

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Conference report: Brexit, Devolution and Civil Society

Date: 19th November 2019
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This report provides a summary of the major concerns and opportunities around Brexit raised and discussed by UK civil society organisations during a conference in Belfast in May 2019.

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Consultation on new Professional Standards and Professional Code for teachers

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Education, including vocational education

Closing date: 20th December 2019

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UK children’s commissioners reflect on UNCRC implementation on occasion of its 30th anniversary

Date: 19th November 2019
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The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland – along with the children’s commissioners of Northern Ireland, Wales and England – have reflected on how the UK Government and the devolved governments have progressed towards giving every child the opportunities and protections enshrined in the UNCRC since the UK last reported to the UN in 2016 .

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Together to take part in World Children’s Day Celebrations at the Scottish Parliament

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Civil Rights and Freedoms

Unicef is bringing together partner organisations from across the sector to jointly host a reception celebrating thirty years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and related progress for children’s rights in Scotland.

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New report assesses children’s participation and empowerment during UNCRC session

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Respect for the views of the child

Children’s Rights Connect has published an analysis highlighting how the UN Committee has addressed children’s participation and empowerment of children human rights defenders (CHRDs) during its 82 nd session.

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Join the 2019 Rights of the Child UK (ROCK) Conference!

Date: 29th October 2019
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The conference, taking place in Belfast on Tuesday 3rd December 2019, will explore how domestic law is being used to progress implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) across the UK.

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