Children and Young People’s Commissioner Nicola Killean emphasised the critical role youth workers play in upholding children’s rights at the YouthLink conference in Glasgow today, urging protection for youth services from budget cuts.
Speaking ahead of the parliamentary debate tabled for tomorrow (Wednesday 11/09) the Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Nicola Killean urged the Scottish Government to reverse its decision to only expand
We are very disappointed that the UK Government has not committed to end the discriminatory two-child benefit cap, which is a clear violation of children’s rights.
Today we publish our Annual Report, covering the period from 1 April, 2023, until 31 March, 2024. It’s been a busy time for the office as we welcomed a new Children’s Commissioner, Nicola Killean. As ever, the insights, voices, and experiences of children and young people have been at the heart of our work.
Today we’re introducing our plan for the next four years and it has been built around children and young people’s views.
Children’s Commissioner Nicola Killean has urged Ofgem to reconsider its decision to once again allow pre-payment meters to be forcibly fitted in homes – telling its Chief Executive that Ofgem “can choose to either mitigate or contribute to poverty.”
Ofgem has given the green light for three companies to resume forcing pre-payment meters into homes. Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, expressed disappointment, highlighting the risks to vulnerable families, including those with disabled children reliant on medical equipment. Despite updated guidance from Ofgem, our office has argued it falls short in safeguarding children from energy disconnection consequences. With many children already in poverty, we urge Ofgem to enhance the guidance for broader protection.
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