February 2022. We provided a briefing on this bill to two of the Committees considering it: the Education Children and Young People Committee and the Covid-19 Recovery Committee. This bill
Inquiry into use of ‘made affirmative procedure’ during the coronavirus pandemic
December 2021 We responded to the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee’s call for views on this issue. The made affirmative procedure allows emergency regulations to become law immediately, with
High-Level Political Forum inputs: Children’s Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
December 2021 Our office has submitted inputs to the United Nations Human Rights Office Report on Child Rights and the Sustainable Development goals on the theme of: “Building back better
Second Briefing to Police Scotland Independent Advisory Group
July 2021. Our office’s second briefing to Police Scotland’s Independent Advisory Group on emergency coronavirus powers.
The briefing focuses on the impact of these powers on the human rights of children and young people in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the pandemic has starkly highlighted ways in which Scots law is not compatible with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Scot Youth and Covid 2: Young People’s Participation Through Crisis
July 2021. The Commissioner’s office supported A Place in Childhood (APiC) to work with 25 Young Consultants, exploring their views and experiences of the second lockdown.
This report collects APiC’s findings and highlights the Young Consultants’ 34 Asks to the Scottish Government for meaningful change around Covid.
Scottish Parliament Education Debate: Joint briefing from the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) and the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS)
June 2021. Joint briefing from the Scottish Youth Parliament and the Commissioner on human rights issues surrounding education and Alternative Certification Models.
Letter to Mears Group: Rights concerns around Mother and Baby Unit
May 2021.
Letter from Commissioner Bruce Adamson raising concerns that a mother and baby unit is unsuitable for children and is potentially discriminatory.
SQA Consultation on Appeals
March 2021. We’ve responded to the Scottish Qualification Authority’s consultation on proposals for the 2021 National Qualifications Appeals Process.
Submission to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights: Protecting and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms in responding to pandemics and other health emergencies
March 2021. The Commissioner’s submission to the High Commissioner’s office.
Submission to Education and Skills Committee: Session with Young Advisers
March 2021. Submission to the Scottish Parliament Education and Skills Committee ahead of a session with Commissioner Bruce Adamson and four of his young advisers.