Age assessments: Why they must be rights-respecting
Child refugees’ rights have been violated by the Nationality and Borders Act. Leah Duncan-Karrim writes about the impact age assessments have on children’s human rights.
Birthday podcasts: The Handover
This third and final episode focuses on what it's like to come to the end of a Children's Commissioner's fixed term, to have unfinished business, and to hand over to a successor to take on your work.
Birthday podcasts: Making it happen
The second episode of our birthday podcast where Bruce, Tam and Kathleen explore the changes they've been able to make, and the challenges they have faced along the way.
Birthday podcasts: Beginnings
To mark the office’s 18th birthday, the three people to have held the role of Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland come together – for the first time – to
Justice system must be centred around children’s rights – otherwise lives are at risk
Maria Galli, our Legal Officer, writes about Scotland’s practice of imprisoning children and why it should stop immediately.
Mental health investment needs to be targeted so it can make a difference
Gina Wilson, our Head of Strategy, revisits a blog from December 2020 on improvements that need to be made in children's mental health services.
Children’s rights in the digital world: the UK’s opportunity to create ground breaking legislation
On Safer Internet Day 2022 ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’, Head of Strategy, Gina Wilson writes about strengthening the draft Online Safety Bill to better protect
When did 12 become the age at which we stopped caring about children?
The change to the minimum age of criminal responsibility doesn't go far enough, writes Children and Young People's Commissioner Bruce Adamson.
Young Adviser Beth marks International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
To celebrate International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, one of our Young Advisers has written a blog about upholding disabled people’s rights.