Commissioner’s statement: UK Government refers UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill to Supreme Court
Commissioner Bruce Adamson's statement following the UK Government's referral of the UNCRC Incorporation Bill.
Statement: It’s a year since the Committee on the Rights of the Child warned of the pandemic’s grave effects. Now, we’ve seen them come to pass
In this statement, Commissioner Bruce Adamson reflects on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people across Scotland, and how more still needs to be done to protect their human rights.
Statement: Deprivation of Liberty of Under-18s in Police Custody
Statement from Nick Hobbs, Head of Advice and Investigations, on deprivation of liberty.
Statement: Rights concerns around unaccompanied children in quarantine
Statement from Head of Advice and Investigations Nick Hobbs on rights issues around unaccompanied children in quarantine.
Statement: Digital exclusion’s impact on online learning
Commissioner Bruce Adamson's statement on concerns over digital exclusion and online learning.
Commissioner: SQA must “urgently communicate” alternative assessment for 2021 Highers/Advanced Highers
Following cancellation of 2021 Highers and Advanced Highers, the Commissioner says that assessment replacing them must be urgently set out.
Statement: Scottish Government announces 2021 exam cancellations
Statement from Commissioner Bruce Adamson following the Scottish Government's announcement of cancellation of 2021 exams.
Statement: Impact of Covid-19 on Youth Work
Head of Strategy Gina Wilson's statement on the impact of Covid-19 on youth work
Position Statement: Covid restrictions on students
We've raised concerns on student Covid restrictions with Scottish Government and Universities Scotland, as expressed in our Position Statement.