November 2015
An update of a 2008 review of evidence around physical punishment, considering new information and research from the following years.
Young People’s Views on Physical Punishment
June 2017
A summary of findings around young people in Scotland’s views around physical punishment.
Consultation response: Proposed Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill
August 2017
The Commissioner’s office responds to John Finnie’s consultation on this proposed Bill.
Evidence to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee: Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill
July 2018
The Commissioner’s evidence around the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, which he fully supports.
MSP Briefing: Children (Equal Protection from Assault)(Scotland) Bill (Stage 1)
May 2019
Briefing for MSPs ahead of Stage 1 debate of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill.
MSP Briefing: Children (Equal Protection from Assault)(Scotland) Bill (Stage 2)
June 2019
Briefing for MSPs ahead of Stage 2 of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill.
Children (Equal Protection from Assault)(Scotland) Bill (Stage 3): MSP Briefing
October 2019
Our Briefing to MSPs ahead of final debate around this Bill in the Scottish Parliament.