Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
Why young people need to learn about trade unions
By Finlay McIlwraith MSYP and Fraser Jarvis MSYP What does a trade union do? It’s OK…
Combining forces with Forces Children Scotland
Forces Children Scotland has became the latest Associate National Voluntary Organisation to join the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Equal marriage 10 years on: Reflecting on the past and hoping for the future
This month is LGBT History Month – I never learned about the Stonewall riots in school. I never learned…
It’s Giving Evidence: Our Trip to London
Last week, on Monday 5th February, several of SYP’s representatives – Mollie McGoran, Ellie Craig, Olivia Brown, Abbie Wright…
SYP Elections 2023 results
SYP’s new 2023-Membership officially began on Thursday 1st February 2024! Most of our newly elected MSYPs are now…
Year in Review 2023
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament have been busy throughout 2023 – we’ve held National Sittings in Orkney and…
UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament
Today, MSPs in the Scottish Parliament voted to pass the UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill following years of campaigning by…
UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill – Policy Briefing
SYP sent the Policy Briefing below to Members of the Scottish Parliament ahead of the UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill…
UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill – Debate Day
Today, The Scottish Parliament will hold a debate to reconsider United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child…
Update 3: 2023 Scottish Youth Parliament elections
Following discussions with our Local Authority and National Voluntary Organisation partners, our Board has today taken the decision to…
Update 2: 2023 Scottish Youth Parliament elections
This news post is now out of date – you can find the latest update on our election…