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Young people want safe public transport – by Marcus Flucker MSYP

In May 2025, the First Minister announced that the Scottish Government would bring secondary legislation to introduce a process of…

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Marcus Flucker MSYP reflects on potential amendment to the Under-22s Free Travel Scheme
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    Digital Safety Ambassadors Empower Peers to Stay Safe Online

    Young people across Scotland have taken on the role of Digital Safety Ambassadors as part of a wider project that…

    #Education, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Young People Set to Meet Cabinet to Shape Scotland’s Future 

    One of the Scottish Youth Parliament’s (SYP) flagship events, the Annual Cabinet Meeting with Children and Young People – known…

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    SYP unites with youth organisations across the UK for Youth Work Week 2025 

    We’re delighted to join forces with youth-led organisations across the UK to celebrate the vital role youth workers play in…

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    #SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 31 Oct 2025

    Welcome to #SYPlatform – your fortnightly update on everything happening across SYP. What a busy month we’ve had! Our Members of the…

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    #SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 17 Oct 2025

    Welcome to #SYPlatform – your fortnightly update on everything happening across SYP. From meeting young people at a youth centre…

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    SYP’s New Team Ready to Lead!

    Last weekend, young people leading the way at the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) – our newly elected Board Members, Conveners,…

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    Youth Ethics Advisory Panel (YEAP): Iain Pretswell MSYP’s Insights

    The Youth Ethics Advisory Panel (YEAP) is a partnership between the Scottish Youth Parliament and Police Scotland, giving young people…

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    Youth Project Puts Mental Health First Online 

    Today (Friday, 10 October 2025) marks World Mental Health Day, and a group of young people from across Scotland are…

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    Young People Lead the Way Ahead of Scotland’s Cabinet Takeover 

    Last weekend, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) led the way at a Residential focused on shaping bold, youth-driven…

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    The Role of Youth Parliaments in Fostering Peaceful Societies – Hamish’s evidence to the UN Human Rights Council

    In June 2025, MSYPs took part in a focus group with the Child and Youth Rights Unit of the Office…

    #Human Rights, #Public Transport, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #United Nations
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    We’re all in for Black History Month!

    As celebrations for Black History Month kick off across the UK, we’re proud to celebrate the contributions of young people…

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    We Have a New Board!

    We’re pleased to announce the election of our new Board this week, who are ready to lead the Scottish Youth…

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