Cabinet to hear directly from children and young people
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) [1] and Children’s Parliament (MCPs) [2] are today meeting with the First…
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…
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…
UNCRC Scotland Bill -Supreme Court Challenge Statement
We are, like most other organisations, not able to comment on the specifics of the live legal challenge to…
Children and young people meet Cabinet on landmark day as UNCRC Bill passes stage 3.
Today saw the fifth Annual meeting between children and young people and the Scottish Cabinet I have had the…
Why ‘unprecedented times’ need UNCRC Incorporation
Emily Harle MSYP Blog post by Emily Harle MSYP, Convener of SYP’s Equality and Human Rights Committee In…
To speak or not to speak?
To speak or not to speak? Too often, young people find the Children’s Hearing System (CHS) too intimidating…
Rights! The Missing Piece: a finished jigsaw is just the beginning
‘Rights! The Missing Piece’ is a resource made by Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) to call for…
What does Article 12 mean to you?
Today we’re celebrating 30 years of the United Nation Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – otherwise known as World…
A milestone in children’s rights protection
On Thursday 3rd October 2019 Jack Dudgeon MSYP, Chair of SYP, delivered a celebratory speech on the passing of…