Join us for a LIVE assembly from a primary school for World Children’s Day!
We’re holding an exciting assembly for World Children’s Day – and for the first time, we’ll be broadcasting live from a school!
Commissioner calls for answers over deaths of children in state care
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland Nicola Killean has raised concerns over the increasing number of children dying in state care and called for thorough investigations, clearer data and lessons to be learned to prevent future deaths.
Using legal powers, promoting rights, pushing for law and policy changes, all with children at the heart: our Annual Report 2025-26
Today we publish our Annual Report, covering the period from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026 and Commissioner Nicola Killean’s second full year in the role. Incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was a significant milestone for Scotland, and our Office, as we were given new litigation powers. Our report shares the success of our legal work, which has had a real impact on strengthening children’s rights.
Children increasingly know their rights – Many are not experiencing them.
Children increasingly know their rights, but many are still not experiencing those rights in practice, is the key message emerging from the National Health Rights Report 2026, launched at the My Health, My Rights Conference in Stirling.
Children’s voices and #BeFriendly fun at Robin House celebrating Scottish Children’s Health Week
Children, young people and families come together at Robin House for a special #BeFriendly Friday celebration marking Scottish Children’s Health Week 2026 and Children’s Health Scotland’s 50th birthday.
Commissioner’s investigation finds worrying data gaps in police use of force against children
Children in Scotland are being subjected to police use of force without proper recording and monitoring, according to a new report. The Children and Young People’s Commissioner investigated how often police had used force against children like Tasers, incapacitating spray, spit hoods, bite guards, strip searches, and “empty hand” techniques which include punches and kicks.
Children’s Commissioner: Education leaders need to listen to young people and change exam pressure
Young people across Scotland receive their exam results today, and the Children’s Commissioner has recognised that it will be a day of mixed emotions.
Commissioner calls on Prime Minister to strengthen children’s legal protections
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland has written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to give children in Scotland stronger legal protections.
It’s two years since children’s rights were enshrined in law – we’re using new powers to push for change
Two years ago, The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 became law. Nick Hobbs, Head of Legal, explains what the legislation means for the office, and how we are using the new powers it gave us...