In May 2024 we responded to the consultation on the Housing (Scotland) Bill – in our response we highlighted our concerns for children and young people living in poverty especially those facing housing issues and homelessness
Results for Poverty
Response to Call for inputs by Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change and “Access to information on climate change and human rights”
In June 2024 we responded to the Call for inputs by Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change and “Access to information on climate change and human rights” to highlight how this relates to the rights of children and young people
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.
Response to the Climate Change Adaptation Plan Consultation.
Many children and young people are concerned about the current and potential future effects of climate change in Scotland and around the world. Children and young people are disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change. The proposed Adaptation Plan has the potential to mitigate this.
Proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill: Consultation response
Scotland has a legal target to reach ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions and changing the way we heat our homes and workplaces is an important part of that journey. How we heat our homes and workplaces should be considered through a children’s rights lens. This is our response to the consultation on the proposed Heat in Buildings Bill.
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.
Letter to Ofgem: the severe impact of its decisions on children
Letter to Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) raising concerns for children in relation to important recent decisions made by Ofgem. Ofgem has allowed three companies (EDF, Octopus and Scottish Power) to restart force-fitting pre-payment meters, and that from January 2024 the energy price cap would be raised allowing energy companies to charge more per unit of energy.
Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes: consultation
December 2023 We have responded to this Scottish Government consultation, highlighting the importance of fully accessible housing to disabled children and young people. Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability, and usability of
Your Rights, Our Plan
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.