Registers of child welfare reporters, curators ad litem and of solicitors who may be appointed when an individual has been prohibited from conducting their case themselves

Date: 26th March 2021
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Closing date: 12 th July 2021

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New report: ‘Being Bold: Building Budgets for Children’s Wellbeing’

Date: 26th March 2021
Category: Budgeting

The report makes a case for directing funds to ensure children’s wellbeing and human rights in their early years are protected, not only to improve life outcomes, but also because it matters from a fiscal perspective.

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UK Government may challenge children’s rights bill

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Government has written to the Deputy First Minister with concerns that parts of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill go beyond the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

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Human Rights Taskforce publishes its recommendations

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Incorporation, General measures of implementation

The National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership has published its report and recommendations for a new human rights law for Scotland.

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Poverty reduction targets could be met by increasing Scottish Child Payment

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Child poverty

New research by Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that increasing the Scottish Child Payment to £30 a week would be enough to ensure Scotland’s poverty targets are met.

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Who Cares? Scotland publishes COVID-19 recovery planning report

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The report shares views and experiences of the organisation’s Care Experienced membership in relation to the pandemic.

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Children in Scotland launches Young People’s Manifesto

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: General measures of implementation

This child and young person-friendly version of the organisation’s manifesto aims to make political ideas accessible for all, ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.

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Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill passed

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The new Bill will help uphold women and children’s rights to remain in their home.

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Manifesto for Armed Forces Children and Young People in Scotland

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Royal Caledonian Education Trust has launched its first ever manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, shaped by the voices of armed forces children and young people from across Scotland.

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The Action Project – Young People’s Big Ideas

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Scottish Youth Parliament has been identifying young people’s big ideas as part of The Action Project, hosted by David Hume Institute .

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