Leaving care The law says local authorities (councils) have a duty to encourage young people to stay in care until they are aged 18. Workers and young...
Promoting your rights. Young people around the world have their human rights listed in a document called the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child...
A RIGHT blether is the Commissioner's consultation with children and young people. It was the biggest consultation ever in Scotland, and 74,000...
Bullying Every child and young person in Scotland has the right to feel healthy, happy and safe whilst they are growing up. Sadly, bullying can make...
So what does all this mean in real life? Your Rights are not just words. Behind each one are young people who have experienced those rights being...
Everyday adults make decisions that affect young people in Scotland. Now's the time to influence them! You can influence people and bring about change...
Moving and handling The Commissioner has heard from a number of young people and children with disabilities and their parents about the negative impact...
Children of prisoners Children have a right to live with their family whenever that is possible and is what is best for them. Sometimes it is not possible,...
Children & Young People's Rights United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child This version of the Convention has been produced by Save the...
Your rights help you live your life safely and happily. Your rights apply to ALL young people under 18 (but SCCYP also looks out for your rights if...