Progressing the human rights of children in Scotland: report 2018 to 2021 - easy read
This easy read report discusses actions taken to support and promote the rights of children in Scotland in line with Part 1 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 Act from 2018 until 2021.
Highlights of the Last 3 Years
The Scottish Government has done a lot over the last three years to make sure children grow up loved, safe and protected.
Here are some of the things we have done:
Improve the experiences of children and young people in family proceedings
Children have the same legal protection from assault as adults
We have delivered over 190,000 Baby Boxes since the start of the scheme
Support children with our Scottish Child Payment worth £40 every 4 weeks
Free school meals for all pupils in primary 1 to primary 4 at all publically-funded schools.
The first national government to introduce free period products for students attending schools, colleges and universities.
The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland will be raised from 8 to 12
Make sure children involved in the Children's Hearings System can get help have their views heard.
If you are interested in knowing more about children's rights in Scotland there's lots of information on the Scottish Government website, or you can read the full version of this document here.
Contact
Email: UNCRCIncorporation@gov.scot
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