Standing up for young people’s rights in education
Assessments in Scottish education are, for the third year in a row, taking place in a climate of uncertainty. This is affecting everyone across education… Read More
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New MSYPs elected
The results of the 2021 Scottish Youth Parliament elections have now been finalised and the MSYPs for 2021-2023 term have been confirmed. Below are the… Read More
Young people’s voices to play key role in the Scottish Parliament
A renewed commitment for young people to play a key role in Scottish politics has been made today by the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish… Read More
Polls close for the 2021 SYP elections
The 2021 Scottish Youth Parliament elections polls have now closed. The process started in May this year when over 700 young people from across Scotland… Read More
The Scottish Youth Parliament’s 2021 Elections Go Live!
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elections are now live! That means from 8th to 21st November, Scotland’s young people have the opportunity to vote for… Read More
MSYPs reflect on youth participation at the Globe International Legislators’ Summit
Last Friday (29th October) MSYPs took part in The Moment, which saw elected representatives join children and young people from across the country to discuss… Read More
MSYPs call for action to ensure public safety from “injection spiking”
There have been reports across Scotland of young people being ‘spiked’ through injections whilst out at nightclubs or other venues. Members of the Scottish Youth… Read More
Gender Based Violence and Domestic Abuse – what it is and how we can take action
T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline saw a 50% increase in calls in… Read More
UNCRC Incorporation Bill must be revised as soon as possible
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the UNCRC Scotland Bill is not within the competence of the Scottish Parliament. This news means that The Scottish Government… Read More
Why Pride is still important
1,580. That’s the number of aggravated sexual orientation based crimes charged between 2020 and 2021, according to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service [1]. … Read More
