March 2025 The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland are pleased to be able to provide input to the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. Established by the
Results for Poverty
Consultation Response to the Scottish Government – Mitigation of the Two- Child Cap
April 2025 We are supportive of the Scottish Government commitment to mitigating the effects of the two-child benefit cap for claimants of Universal Credit and see this as a positive
Housing (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 briefing – Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
This briefing has been prepared for members of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee ahead of their consideration of the above Bill at Stage 2. We previously submitted evidence
Consultation Response to the Scottish Government – Child Poverty Strategy
April 2025 Child Poverty levels in Scotland remain unacceptably high. Article 26 of the UNCRC recognises a right for all children to benefit from social security and Article 27 requires
Children Experiencing Poverty in Scotland
A Review of Sources Reflecting Children’s Voices and Experiences June 2025
Proposed Youth Work Bill
February 2025. We responded to MSP Martin Whitfield’s proposal for a Youth Work Bill. Youth work in Scotland plays an important role in ensuring children can access their UNCRC rights.
Response to Consultation on Flood Resilience
How can decision makers ensure that actions taken to improve flood resilience align with the aims of a Just Transition to achieve a fairer, greener future? Scotland (along with the
Letter to the First Minister: School meal debt
This letter, sent on the 1st of December 2024, is addressed to the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney and advocates for ending school meal debt and addressing hidden hunger among children in Scotland.
Housing (Scotland) Bill – MSP Briefing – Stage One
We support the general principles of this Bill and encourage you to give it your support at Stage 1. This Bill will help Scotland meet its international human rights obligations
Response to Consultation on ‘Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt’
In May 2024 we responded to the Scottish Governments consultation on ‘Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt’ – in this we highlighted the unintended consequences this policy may have on children and young people experiencing poverty