BINOCC Statement: Impact of drugs and the sale of drugs on social media
The office releases a joint statement with Children's Commissioners from BINOCC on the impact of Class A drugs on children's health and development.
Statement for the New Zealand Symposium
In a statement to the New Zealand Symposium, the Commissioner recognises the importance of the UNCRC and compares children's rights issues in Scotland and New Zealand.
Commissioner’s statement on Scottish Government response to independent mental health review
The Commissioner comments on Cabinet Secretary for Justice Humza Yousaf's response to the independent review of mental health support for young people in custody.
Statement on HMIPS Inspection Report into YOI Polmont
Statement from the office on HMIPS's inspection report of YOI Polmont, to which our office contributed as a guest inspector, focusing on the extent to which children’s human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled in the facility.
Statement: UK Compliance with UN Convention Against Torture
Statement from Head of Advice and Investigations Nick Hobbs on UK compliance with the UN Convention Against Torture.
Statement: Court of Session ruling on the Children’s Hearings System and ECHR
Commissioner Bruce Adamson's statement on today's decision that the way the children’s hearings system considers brothers and sisters is compatible with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Statement on the Equality and Human Rights Committee Report on Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament
We welcome the publication of the Equalities and Human Rights Committee report on the role of the Scottish Parliament as a human rights guarantor.