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Statement: It’s a year since the Committee on the Rights of the Child warned of the pandemic’s grave effects. Now, we’ve seen them come to pass

In this statement, Commissioner Bruce Adamson reflects on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people across Scotland, and how more still needs to be done to protect their human rights.

Scottish Government amends quarantine regulations for children after our office raises human rights concerns

Image reads: "Unaccompanied children travelling to visit a parent or carer in Scotland are now able to self-isolate with their families when they arrive."

Explainer: UK Government letter around UNCRC Incorporation Bill

We know children and young people may have seen in the news that the Secretary of State for Scotland has raised concerns over the UNCRC (Scotland) (Incorporation) Bill.

Statement: Deprivation of Liberty of Under-18s in Police Custody

Statement from Nick Hobbs, Head of Advice and Investigations, on deprivation of liberty.

Commissioner’s office raises human rights concerns over impact of hotel quarantine on children

Our office has raised concerns over the impact of Scotland’s hotel quarantine policies on children's human rights.

Statement: Rights concerns around unaccompanied children in quarantine

Statement from Head of Advice and Investigations Nick Hobbs on rights issues around unaccompanied children in quarantine.

New law on rights makes government accountable to children

Incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law finally gives children real power to hold the government to account, says the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.

Young voices at the Scottish Parliament: Our Young Advisers’ session with the Education and Skills Committee

Three of our Young Advisers – Abigail, Coll and Jonathan – appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee on Wednesday 10 March. Watch what they had to say here.

Four more UN treaties planned for Scots law as final UNCRC Incorporation debate imminent

As the Scottish Parliament prepares to debate the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill for the final time next week, the Scottish Government has announced plans to incorporate four more UN human rights treaties into Scots law.

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