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See all news and storiesIt’s our 18th Birthday!
This week, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland office turns 18. We’ve championed children’s human rights for the equivalent of an entire childhood. Read more from Bruce about our journey so far.
Statement: Commissioner concerned about “lack of urgency” surrounding UNCRC incorporation as office turns 18
It’s been over a year since the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the law to incorporate the UNCRC, but after the UK Supreme Court asked for amendments, progress has stalled. There’s been a concerning lack of urgency from the Scottish Government. Six months of silence. Every day of delay is another day that children’s rights aren’t protected.
It’s our birthday and the party’s started
It’s our 18th birthday and the celebrations started with a visit to First Adventures Nursery, Linlithgow.
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