August 2026. We responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Public Service Reform Committee’s call for evidence on public service reform. What actions can the Scottish Government take to ensure these workforce
Results for Parliamentary Evidence
Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny – Third sector funding principles
August 2024. We responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee’s call for views. The third sector plays a vital role within Scotland in the fulfilment of
National Bus Travel Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026
January 2026. We provided a submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on the above order. 1. Prior to the instrument being laid, were you aware
Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill
October 2025. The Commissioner provided the Equality, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee with written eviden during their Stage 1 consideration of the above bill. Key points Part 1 Part
Social Justice and Social Security Committee: Call for views on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland supports the Bill’s focus on sustainable development but recommends addressing wellbeing through existing human rights laws and opposes a new Future Generations Commissioner due to overlap with current bodies.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee: Pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27, with a focus on mental health spending
Our submission to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee highlights concerns about children and young people’s mental health services. While investment has increased, key targets remain unmet, access is inconsistent, and greater transparency and sustained funding are needed.
ADHD and ASD pathways and support
August 2025. We submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s inquiry into diagnositic pathways and support for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and
Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 1 evidence
August 2025. We submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People’s Committee on this Bill. This Bill was previously referred to as the “Promise Bill”. Key Points
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
July 2025. We submitted written Stage 1 evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee to express our support for Daniel Johnson MSP’s members bill on restraint and seclusion
PE2139: Automatic expulsion for children charged with committing a crime against another child
May 2025. The Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee at the Scottish Parliament asked us to provide them with a submission about this petition. Thank you for the opportunity to