Current Commissioner
Tam Baillie is the current Commissioner for Children and Young People.
He took up his post in May 2009, after a selection process which included him being interviewed by children and young people. Tam was appointed by the Queen on the nomination of the Scottish Parliament. The Commissioner is independent of Parliament and Government, but is accountable to the Scottish Parliament for the work done.
For details of what Tam is up to you can follow him on Twitter.
Alternately take a look at Tam's Diary.
What did Tam do before?
Tam has worked as a manager and practitioner with children and young people for 30 years, primarily with young offenders; young people in and leaving care; and young homeless people. Working in Scotland and England and in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, Tam moved into the policy field in order to help address the strategic and structural needs necessary to affect lasting change. He worked as the Director of Policy for Barnardo's from 2003 and has held the position of Chair of the Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights.