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The latest news from the Commissioner and their team of fierce champions.
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.
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."
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.
Our office has raised concerns over the impact of Scotland’s hotel quarantine policies on children's human rights.
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.
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.
Commissioner Bruce Adamson has his support to Safer Internet Day 2021 and its theme of making sure children can access reliable information.
UK Children’s Commissioners are calling on the UK Government and its devolved governments to address systemic disadvantages in a joint report to the UN.
Following cancellation of 2021 Highers and Advanced Highers, the Commissioner says that assessment replacing them must be urgently set out.