Statement: Rule of Six and Covid-19
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland Bruce Adamson's statement on the impact of the Rule of Six on children's human rights.
Commissioner’s Statement: Response to Ministerial Statement on SQA Exam Results 2020
Statement from Commissioner Bruce Adamson on today's Ministerial Statement by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney MSP.
Statement: Children and Young People’s Commissioner responds to Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee report on Improving Youth Football
Commissioner Bruce Adamson's statement following the publication of the Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee report on Improving Youth Football.
Children’s right to education in a pandemic: Our evidence to the Education and Skills Committee
Our office has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s call for evidence around school closures, exam cancellations and vulnerable children.
Statement on Trussell Trust figures showing an 62% increase in food parcels given to children in Scotland in April
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Bruce Adamson fully supports calls for a lump sum cash payment of £250 for families on low incomes.
Statement: Commissioner on the impact of COVID-19 on the right to education
In a statement, Children and Young People's Commissioner, Bruce Adamson warns of the affect school closures are having on children and young people.
European Network of Ombudspersons for Children Statement: Children’s rights in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
As a member of ENOC we are calling upon our governments, the European Commission and the Council of Europe to undertake all appropriate actions to ensure the rights of children are respected during the COVID-19 healthcare crisis.
Statement: Commissioner’s office launches new Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan for 2020-2024 sets out the goals of the Commissioner’s office over the next four years, as we work towards a Scotland where all children and young people are able to enjoy their human rights.
Statement: Police stop and search of children figures
Commissioner Bruce Adamson on stop and search data from 2014 and the impact this practice can have on young people.