Equality Law Bulletin

Date: 4th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Equality and Human Rights Commission

This bi-monthly newsletter will report on decisions on discrimination and human rights law in Scotland and Great Britain as well as developments on the Public Sector Duties.

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Counting the Costs 2012

Date: 1st June 2012
Category:
Author: Contact a Family

Alongside a stark reminder of the harsh financial reality already faced by families caring for a disabled child; the report also shows the level of confusion and concern about the current welfare reform agenda and the impact that it will have.

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New report on the early experiences of Primary School

Date: 31st May 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: Scottish Government

A new report from the Growing Up in Scotland study provides new information about experiences of starting primary school for children and their parents.

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Measuring Child Poverty

Date: 29th May 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, General measures of implementation
Author: UNICEF

A new UNICEF report demonstrates that, during the early years of the global economic crisis, the UK did better than many other rich countries in reducing child poverty and protecting children from deprivation. However, UNICEF UK has warned that Government policies to reduce spending may risk more children growing up in poverty.

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Not a minor offence: unaccompanied children locked up as part of the asylum system

Date: 25th May 2012
Category: Refugee and asylum seeking children
Author: Refugee Council

This report discusses the situation of children detained as part of the asylum process because a decision has been made to treat them as adults.

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Building a fairer Britain: Reform of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Date: 24th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: UK Government

The Government response to the consultation on the reform of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

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Being part of Scotland's story under the UN Disability Convention

Date: 16th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review
Author: Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Scottish Human Rights Commission have launched a short animated film to raise awareness of the UN Disability Convention in Scotland.

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A critical review and analysis of current research and policy relating to disabled children and young people in Scotland

Date: 11th May 2012
Category: Children with disabilities
Author: Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

This report was undertaken to help the Commissioner identify specific issues affecting the inclusion of disabled children and young people, and indicates key areas for improvement in the course of his strategic plan. The report covers areas such as education, self-directed support, short breaks and transition to adulthood.

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Do the Right Thing - a progress report on the Scottish Government's response to the 2008 concluding observations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

Date: 11th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Scottish Government

A report setting out the progress the Scottish Government have made since the publication of their original children's rights action plan "Do the Right Thing" in 2009. As well as setting out progress to date, the report also describes the range of additional activity that Scottish Ministers are committed to delivering over the life of this parliament in order to progress the rights agenda.

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Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill - Scottish Government Response

Date: 11th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Scottish Government

The Scottish Government response to the Consultation on a proposed Rights of Children and Young People Bill is available for download here.

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