Named Person - Supreme Court judgment

Date: 28th July 2016
Category: General measures of implementation, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Protection of privacy

The Supreme Court has published its judgment on the Named Persons scheme provisions of the Children & Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

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Draft Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Special protection measures

The Strategic Police Priorities provide the top level framework for what is expected of Scotland's police service. This review provides an opportunity to discuss what is seen as the key outcomes from the next phase of police refor

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Children and Young People's Profile 2016 - Stakeholder Consultation Survey

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

ScotPHO are conducting a review of the Children and Young People's Profile produced in 2010. The revised profile is intended to provide a balanced set of indicators relating to the health, wellbeing and broader social determinants of health for children and young people.

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Call for evidence to inform inquiry into 'Children and the Internet'

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The Communications Committee has launched an inquiry looking at the impact of the internet on children. The inquiry will explore the risks and dangers presented to children by pervasive access to the internet, as well as the benefits.

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Success for The UNCRC in Scotland project!

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Incorporation

Together are delighted to announce that its joint project has been accepted for funding by the Scottish Universities Insight Institute!

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Edinburgh and Dundee launch Keep Safe initiative

Date: 26th July 2016
Category: Disabled children

The Keep Safe initiative has now been launched in both Dundee and Edinburgh. The aim of the Keep Safe initiative is to ensure that disabled people - including children and young people - can enjoy ordinary day to day life and activities free from the fear of abuse or intimidation.

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New Bill aims to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Date: 26th July 2016
Category: Child poverty

Together has welcomed Nicola Sturgeon's announcement that Scottish Government are bringing forward the new Child Poverty Bill which aims to set out a new approach to tackling deep-rooted causes of poverty and inequality.

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Warning over powers to stop & search children for alcohol

Date: 26th July 2016
Category: Child justice system

Proposed new powers to stop & search children for alcohol could 'have long-term negative effects', the Law Society for Scotland has warned.

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New Delivery Plan for Education published

Date: 26th July 2016
Category:

The Scottish Government has published its Education Delivery Plan which sets out requirements to close the attainment gaps over the next five years.

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MoD’s targeted recruitment of 16-year-olds: update

Date: 26th July 2016
Category: Armed conflict

In May, Child Soldiers International sent an open joint letter - supported by Together - to the Ministry of Defence, calling for the armed forces to stop recruiting children under the age of 18. The MoD have recently responded.

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