International Overdose Awareness Day
By Logan Gilmour MSYP and Ryan Macintyre MSYP Content warning: This blog discusses drugs and overdose.
Buffer Zones: Our Reproductive Right
When trying to access abortion services, people are being met with harsh protests and distressing intimidation – sometimes even…
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…
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…
The Barnahus Model — Putting Human Rights at the Heart of our Justice System
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), at its heart, has always been an advocate for approaching important policies in a…
Statement on Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill from SYP Board
SYP is a human-rights based organisation. Our values of diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we…
How old is too old?
When it comes to the Children’s Hearing System (CHS), ‘How old is too old’? For many, this question may…