State of Children's Rights Report Evidence Gathering

The State of Children’s Rights Report (SOCRR) is an annual report published by Together to highlight what actions are being taken in Scotland to respect, protect and fulfil children’s human rights. The report also allows us to reflect on what more needs to be done to ensure that every child can enjoy all their rights and reach their full potential. 

This year marked the one year anniversary of the commencement of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (known as the UNCRC Act). The State of Children's Rights Report aims to identify how the incorporation of the UNCRC into domestic law has furthered the realisation of children’s rights, and to highlight what progress has been made so far in realising children’s rights, recognising that implementation of legislation takes time and that sharing good practice can help inspire ideas and action. We also aim to highlight areas for development that will enable policy and legislative reform to improve children and young people’s experiences.