June 2025. We commented on the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s draft of their General Comment. This response draws on our previous submission to the UN Committee[1]
Results for Discrimination
Letter to Police Scotland: Consideration of the use of live facial recognition technology
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and the Scottish Human Rights Commission have jointly written to Police Scotland raising serious concerns about the use of live facial recognition technology (LFRT). The letter highlights risks of breaching children’s rights, equality law, and human rights law—including privacy, expression, and freedom from discrimination. The organisations urge Police Scotland to ensure any use of LFRT is lawful, proportionate, and fully compliant with the UNCRC and other legal obligations.
Civil Legal Aid
April 2025. We submitted evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, highlighting how availability of legal advice and assistance can affect children’s right to justice and effective
British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015
May 2025. We responded to the Equality, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s Inquiry into the implementation of this Act. The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland is a listed
Letter to Natalie Don-Innes, Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise – Lack of secure beds
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland has raised urgent concerns with the Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise over a lack of secure accommodation, leaving vulnerable children without necessary care. The Commissioner calls for immediate action to address capacity issues and ensure children’s safety.
General Comment 27 on Children’s Rights to Access to Justice and Effective Remedies
August 2024. We responded to the Committee on the Rights of the Child’s consultation on a proposed new General Comment. Children access justice and effective remedies through a wide range
Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill Consultation Response
We respond to the consultation on the Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill
Annual Report 2023-24
Our 2023/2024 Annual Report, covering a big year for children’s human rights in Scotland. We also have a report for younger people and an Easy Read version.
Our Plan 2024-28
Engaging the voices of children and young people is at the core of our mission for the next four years. Introducing ‘Your Rights, Our Plan,’ a comprehensive resource pack designed to empower adults in guiding children and young people through vital discussions about our work. Packed with videos, PowerPoints, and a survey, this resource facilitates conversations around six key questions, shaping the roadmap for Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland Nicola Killean’s Strategic Plan.
SPSO Child Friendly Complaints Principles
We responded to this consultation by the Scottish Public Sector Ombudsman. The proposed principles will form the basis for child friendly complaints processes in public sector organisations in Scotland. March