SYP latest news: CEO Jamie Dunlop to step down later this year
The Scottish Youth Parliament has confirmed Chief Executive Jamie Dunlop will leave his role in early December, and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Raising young people’s voices at COP26
COP26 will be coming to Glasgow between 1st and 12th November. Here is Mollie McGoran MSYP, Trustee and Convener…
What can we do to tackle domestic abuse in Scotland?
T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Earlier in the week, my first blog…
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…
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…
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…
Have Your Say on the Future of Assessments
The Scottish Youth Parliament is gathering the views of young people on the future of assessment for National 4…
SYP launches ‘Get a move on’ campaign to encourage young people to choose active travel
SYP’s new Get a move on joint campaign from the Sport and Leisure (SPL) and…