03 December 2014
This blog explains the current and future powers of the Commissioner. It also looks at the kinds of cases he will be able to become more involved in once his powers are extended.
07 October 2014
Scotland’s recent independence referendum was the first time Scotland’s 16 and 17 year olds had the chance to democratically decide on their futures.
01 October 2014
Our office has published its first disability workstream review, which aims to build up a picture of what’s being done to address the concerns of disabled children and young people in Scotland— and their families.
11 August 2014
Members of the Policy Team recently attended a conference organised by the Scottish Government to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Kilbrandon Report.
11 August 2014
The Commissioner raised concerns over how stop and search is used on children and young people following a report by the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR).