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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.

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.

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.

“Information should always be interrogated rather than just consumed”― Commissioner Bruce Adamson supports #SaferInternetDay

Commissioner Bruce Adamson has his support to Safer Internet Day 2021 and its theme of making sure children can access reliable information.

UK’s Children’s Commissioners say systemic disadvantages must be addressed as report shows nearly a quarter of Scotland’s children in poverty

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.

Commissioner: SQA must “urgently communicate” alternative assessment for 2021 Highers/Advanced Highers

Following cancellation of 2021 Highers and Advanced Highers, the Commissioner says that assessment replacing them must be urgently set out.

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