Midlothian visit – Chris and I met with Donald Mackay (Director of Education and Children’s Services) and Colin Anderson (Director of Communities and Well-being). I provided details of the RIGHT blether results and work areas. Donald accompanied us as we visited Stobhill Primary and Nursery School. The nursery visit involved a session with the children, who excitedly showed the work they had done to produce their ‘wee book about me’. We then met with a group of 20 pupils from the school council which developed into a Q&A about the role of the Commissioner.
Stefan and I attended the launch of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission report on trafficking, from the inquiry chaired by Baroness Kennedy. The event was attended by Kenny MacAskill (Cabinet Secretary for Justice) and it is anticipated that we can link with ECHR to press the case for action on trafficking (including child trafficking) in Scotland.