September 2021. We responded to the Scottish Government’s rapid consultation on an updated Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan. Children have the right, under the UN Convention on the Rights of
Consultation Response: Human Rights Act Reform
The Children’s Commissioners of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respond to this consultation.
Proposal for a Right to Food Bill
February 2022 Our response to the proposal for a Right to Food Bill
Consultation Response: Ending the need for food banks: a draft national plan
January 2022 Our response to Scottish Government consultation on need to end food banks
Scottish Government’s Policy Position Paper on Cross-border Placements of Children and Young People
February 2022. We responded to the Scottish Government’s policy proposals for legislative amendments on the cross-border placement and deprivation of liberty of children and young people.[2] Summary While we agree
Education Reform Consultation
November 2021. The Commissioner and our Young Advisers responded to Professor Ken Muir’s consultation on reforming aspects of education in Scotland, including the roles of the SQA, Education Scotland and
Raising the age of referral to the Principal Reporter
October 2020. We responded to a Scottish Government consultation on raising the age at which a child can be referred to a children’s hearing from 18. This would help ensure
Consultation Response: Home Office Immigration Plan
May 2021.
The Children’s Commissioners of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respond to this consultation.
Consultation Response: Net Zero Nation
March 2021. Submission to Scottish Government consultation on their draft public engagement strategy for climate change.
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.