Statement: Commissioner responds to report on care at Skye House
Commissioner Nicola Killean's response to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into care of children.
Statements
Statements to the media from the Commissioner’s office on current issues for the rights of children and young people in Scotland.
Safer Internet Day 2026: AI brings opportunities but rights protections are crucial
It's Safer Internet Day 2026 and this year's theme is "Smart tech, safe choices - exploring the safe and responsible use of AI." Commissioner Nicola Killean supports the campaign and reflects on the rights engaged...
Statement: Children’s Commissioner responds to UK Government scrapping two-child benefit cap
We’re pleased that the UK Government has finally committed to end the discriminatory two-child benefit cap.
Statement: Commissioner’s response to report on care at Melville Unit
Children's Commissioner responds after a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into the care of children at Melville Unit highlights potential rights breaches.
Statement: We note youth football concessions but there is more to be done
The Commissioner's office responds to concessions made by the SFA and the SPFL at the Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee regarding the treatment of youth footballers.
Too many care experienced children are not being supported to thrive in education.
These statistics sound another warning to the Scottish Government that too many care experienced children are not being supported to thrive in education. Every child has a right to an education that develops their personality, talents, and abilities to their full potential. But we know this isn’t happening for lots of children who have care experience.
Commissioner’s judicial review prompts commitment from Scottish Government on Tribunal Rules
The Commissioner has taken legal action to ensure children’s rights are properly considered in Scottish Tribunals. Following this, the Scottish Government has committed to drafting new rules and consulting on them before Parliament.
Children in Gaza must be protected at all costs and their rights restored.
ENOC has published a position statement on “Children in Gaza must be protected at all costs and their rights restored. An Urgent Call to Uphold International Law” . The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland is a member of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC).
Joint statement from UK Children’s Commissioners to tackle root causes of child poverty
In 2025, it is unacceptable that any child is growing up in shocking levels of poverty, going without basics like food, clothing, heating, safe housing and other essentials.