Bairns’ Hoose (Scottish Barnahus) standards engagement work

Date: 17th December 2021
Category: Health and health services

Closing date: 1 st December 2021 – 31 st January 2022

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Children's Parliament turns 25!

Date: 17th December 2021
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Happy birthday to Children’s Parliament, who turn 25 this year! The organisation was founded in 1996 by Co-directors Cathy McCulloch and Colin Morrison who were inspired by a child’s opinion that every town should have a ‘children’s parliament at the centre of it, somewhere for children and adults to meet and talk and be equal.’

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CYCJ stakeholder survey open

Date: 17th December 2021
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The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) is seeking your views on children and justice in Scotland and is inviting stakeholders to complete a short, anonymous survey that will help shape its work.

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Together launches our Anti-Racism Action Plan

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Our Anti-Racism Action Plan sets out our commitment to become an anti-racist organisation and what steps we plan to take to do this. Our Plan is a living document, which will be adjusted as we continue to reflect and learn. We encourage you to share your feedback with us!

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Celebrating World Children’s Day

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Incorporation

On 20 th November 2021, we celebrated World Children’s Day. To mark this special day, Scottish Government published various reports, guidance and a video. Read our roundup here!

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Scottish Government commits to doubling Scottish Child Payment

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Child poverty

After further pressure on Scottish Government to double the Scottish Child Payment to £20 per week, the First Minister has announced that this change will commence in April 2022.

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Increase in the age of criminal responsibility

Date: 16th December 2021
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The final set of regulations to increase the age of criminal responsibility to 12 has been commenced as of the 17th of December 2021. These regulations will also switch on powers within the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 to enable the police to investigate incidents. Whilst raising the minimum age to 12 years old is a starting point, it still remains below the internationally acceptable minimum age of criminal responsibility.

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Scottish Government asked for update on UNCRC incorporation

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Incorporation

Sarah Boyack MSP has asked the Minister for Children and Young People, Claire Haughey, whether she can provide an update on Scottish Government’s plans to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots Law. This comes after the Supreme Court Judgement on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill which deemed parts of the bill out with Scottish Government’s competence.

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2020-21 Scottish Human Rights Commission and Children and Young People’s Commissioner annual reports published

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: General principles, General measures of implementation

The Scottish Human Rights Commission and the Children and Young People’s Commissioner (CYPCS) have laid their annual reports before Scottish Government. In a year that was deeply affected by COVID-19, there was a sharp rise in demand for the their expertise and input given the serious human rights considerations arising from the pandemic.

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Education reform consultation closes

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Education, including vocational education

Professor Ken Muir is currently conducting a consultation on education reform for Scottish Government. We have been working to involve children and young people in this consultation, by sharing toolkits and an online survey.

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