The Commissioner used her legal powers of investigation to examine how Police Scotland records and monitors the use of force against children, including Tasers, strip searches, restraint and strikes. The investigation found gaps and inconsistencies in the data which make it difficult to properly scrutinise what is happening and whether some groups of children are being disproportionately affected.
Response to UK Government Consultation on Rosebank and Jackdaw Developments
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland August 2026 FAO Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, RE. Proposed Developments at Rosebank and Jackdaw Children and
Make Work Pay: consultation on improving access to flexible working
Consultation Response to the UK Government Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland 25 August 2026 1. Please indicate whether you are responding as: Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland 16․
Make Work Pay: employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
Consultation Response to the UK Government September 2026 Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland Scotland Chapter 1 – Information on unpaid carers 9. In your view, are there any factors
Improving Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls
Scottish Government Consultation. Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland August 2026 Question 5: Do you have views on how the offence of spiking is addressed under existing laws? Under existing
Public Service Reform: Pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28
August 2026. We responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Public Service Reform Committee’s call for evidence on public service reform. What actions can the Scottish Government take to ensure these workforce
Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny – Third sector funding principles
August 2024. We responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee’s call for views. The third sector plays a vital role within Scotland in the fulfilment of
Letter to the Prime Minister on strengthening children’s legal protections in Scotland
The Commissioner has written to the Prime Minister proposing a practical change to the Scotland Act 1998. The change would allow Scotland’s UNCRC Act to apply more consistently when Scottish
Consultation Response to the Low Pay Commission – Low Pay Commission Consultation 2026
June 2026 Young people What is the outlook for the recruitment and employment of workers aged under 21? What is driving employers’ decisions on this? Young people in Scotland, like
Children in alternative education – their experiences
This project summary resource complements the storylines films — a creative participation project with children and young people in alternative education.
Through three short films, children shared their experiences of education, what helps them learn and what needs to change. The children highlight the importance of trusted relationships, flexible support, and safe learning environments.