February 2021. Our briefing ahead of Stage 2 debate on UNCRC incorporation highlights the amendments to the Bill which we support and oppose.
Evidence to Equality and Human Rights Committee: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
October 2020. The Commissioner’s evidence at Stage 1 on the bill to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law.
Universal Periodic Review: Opportunities for Parliamentary involvement
January 2018
A paper for the Equalities & Human Rights Committee on how the Scottish Parliament can feed into the reporting process of the UN.
Evidence to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee: Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill
November 2018
Evidence around the Bill that proposes to raise the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility from 8 to 12.
Evidence to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee: Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill
July 2018
The Commissioner’s evidence around the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, which he fully supports.
Equalities and Human Rights Committee Call for Evidence: Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill
January 2019
Our evidence around the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill highlights proposals to revise a UN General Comment on juvenile justice.