'Social Justice, the Common Weal and Young People in Scotland'

Date: 1st April 2014
Category: General measures of implementation

This exciting new paper looks at what the 'Common Weal' - a vision for a better Scotland - could mean for children and young people in Scotland.

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The Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill becomes an Act

Date: 27th March 2014
Category: UK 1st periodic review

The Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill has become an Act and received Royal Assent on 27th March 2014.

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Preventing child neglect in the UK: what makes services accessible to children and families?

Date: 26th March 2014
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

This annual review by Action for Children in partnership with the University of Stirling considers barriers to seeking services in cases where there is concern about neglect and sets out practice recommendations.

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European Parliament elections 2014: Child Rights Manifesto re-launched

Date: 24th March 2014
Category: UK 1st periodic review

The Child Rights Manifesto calls on candidates of the European Parliament to become 'Child Rights Champions' to take concrete steps to champion child rights in the European Parliament.

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United Kingdom launches first FGM prosecutions

Date: 21st March 2014
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

In March 2014 the Crown Prosecution Service in the United Kingdom launched its first prosecution in relation to female genital mutilation (FGM).

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EHRC Good Relations in Schools Research

Date: 17th March 2014
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Two anonymous surveys are being conducted as part of a project commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in Scotland to explore prejudice-based bullying and harassment in schools.

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New Human Trafficking Bill for Scotland

Date: 17th March 2014
Category: Right to life, survival and development, Access to appropriate information

On 17th March 2014, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced that a dedicated Human Trafficking Bill for Scotland is to be introduced by Scottish Ministers.

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New Sustainable Sport for Communities Fund

Date: 17th March 2014
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The Scottish Government has announced a new £1 million fund to help communities own and run their sports facilities during 2014-2016.

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Call for views on assisted suicide by Parliamentary Committee

Date: 14th March 2014
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A call for views on the legalisation of assisted suicide has been published by the Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee.

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Revised Scotland Child Poverty Strategy 2014-17

Date: 10th March 2014
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government released a revised Child Poverty Strategy 2014-2017 for Scotland on 10th March 2014, which continues to focus on the same key areas as the Child Poverty Strategy 2011.

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