Statements to the media from the Commissioner’s office on current issues for the rights of children and young people in Scotland.
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland Nicola Killean has raised concerns over the increasing number of children dying in state care and called for thorough investigations, clearer data and lessons to be learned to prevent future deaths.
Commissioner Nicola Killean's response to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into care of children.
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We’re pleased that the UK Government has finally committed to end the discriminatory two-child benefit cap.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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