Law Society says human rights should be priority for next UK Government

Date: 2nd March 2015
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The protection of human rights including the retention of the Human Rights Act should be among the key priorities it believes the next UK Government should take action on, the Law Society of Scotland said on 2nd March 2015.

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Book now for Together's regional seminars 2015!

Date: 25th February 2015
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Together is holding seminars in Dumfries, Ayr, Dundee and Inverness to explore and gather evidence on the implementation of children's rights under the UNCRC.

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Together receives response from UK Joint Committee on Human Rights

Date: 25th February 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Together has received a response to the letter it sent to the Joint Committee on Human Rights which raised the importance of considering the impact of devolution and its complexities, as part of a UK Parliament Inquiry on UK compliance with the UNCRC.

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Scoping Study on proposed ‘centre for excellence for a child’s wellbeing in Scotland’

Date: 19th February 2015
Category: Respect for the views of the child

A review is being undertaken by Romy Langeland on behalf of the Scottish Government to explore what a theoretical 'centre for excellence for a child's wellbeing' might look like.

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Nominations open for ‘Play Champions’!

Date: 17th February 2015
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

Over the months preceding National Children's Day UK on Sunday 17th May 2015, settings such as playgroups and nurseries that set examples of excellence in play activities can be nominated as Play Champions!

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Consultation on draft Statutory Guidance for Named Person, Child’s Plan and wellbeing

Date: 16th February 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

A consultation seeking views on draft Statutory Guidance for parts 4, 5 and 18 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act has been launched and responses are welcomed until 1st May 2015.

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Second evidence session by UK Joint Committee on Human Rights on UNCRC compliance

Date: 11th February 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

The UK Joint Committee on Human Rights is running a short inquiry into UK compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and has now held two evidence sessions.

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Children in Scotland appoints 21-year-old to its board

Date: 11th February 2015
Category: General principles

One of Scotland's youngest ever Board members has taken up his new role at Children in Scotland, pledging to support the organisation's strategic vision.

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Together's child rights blog

Date: 10th February 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Incorporation

An exciting space to learn more about children's rights, with regular articles from our members and other experts in human rights on issues facing children in Scotland.

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Report suggests pupil participation in school life is key to doing well

Date: 10th February 2015
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Schools that encourage young people to participate in how they're run are also schools where pupils do well, highlights new research conducted for Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People.

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