Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
Beth Mackay MSYP: My experience on the UK Youth Select Committee 2024
Between September 2024 and March 2025, Beth Mackay MSYP (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) represented Scotland on the UK Youth…
Scottish Youth Parliament Showcases UNCRC in Action at UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference
With a strong background in children’s rights and advocacy, a group of us travelled to Brighton last weekend to…
UK Government backs Votes at 16 as we celebrate 10 years of youth enfranchisement in Scotland
Ten years after MSPs passed the Votes at 16 Bill in Scotland, we welcome Westminster’s plans to make it…
Public Transport Should be Accessible to All of US
Yesterday (Wednesday, 09 July 2025), a group of us met with government officials in Glasgow to call for a…
We’re Carrying Out Groundbreaking Manifesto Analysis to Shape Future Policy!
A group of MSYPs from across Scotland are joining forces this month to spotlight the issues young people care…
MSYPs Welcome Education Reform But Say Now It’s Time for Action
With legislation now set to reshape our education system, we look forward to helping young people play a role…
Unlocking Article 12: Young People Champion Rights in Scotland
This month, a group of our Members took a big step forward in making sure young people’s voices are…
The future of Votes at 16!
Wednesday 18th June 2025 marks ten years since the right to vote was extended to include 16- and 17-year-olds…
10 Years of Votes at 16 in Scotland – My experience in Northern Ireland
In this blog, Marcus Flucker MSYP (Angus South) shares his experiences of attending a Votes at 16 conference in…
Celebrating ten years of votes for 16 and 17 year olds in Scotland!
SYP has been campaigning for Votes at 16 since we were established in 1999, and it…
Young People and the Future of Scotland – new report published!
In February 2025, the Scottish Youth Parliament was asked by the Scottish Government to work alongside Futures Practitioners from…
We’re ‘TakingOver’ for Scotland’s Young People
One of Scottish Youth Parliament’s highlights, the annual Executive Takeover (ET) saw six of our members brilliantly express young…