Universal Periodic Review of the UK

Date: 13th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Human Rights Consortium Scotland

A summary report on the UPR Hearing that took place in Geneva on 24th May and subsequent developments including a link to the UN's draft report.

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GUS 6th Annual Conference Report - findings from Year 6

Date: 13th June 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Growing Up in Scotland study

The report from the sixth Annual GUS Conference is available to download along with a copy of the Minister's speech, the presentation slides from the day and an audio recording of the main presentations.

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New guidance to help social workers assess age of young people seeking asylum

Date: 13th June 2012
Category: Refugee and asylum seeking children
Author: Scottish Refugee Council

Age assessment guidance aimed at helping vulnerable young asylum seekers get the right support, has been launched by Scottish Refugee Council.

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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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