Physical intervention in schools: guidance

Guidance on 'Included, engaged and involved part 3: A relationships and rights-based approach to physical intervention in schools'. This guidance is for education authorities grant-aided and independent schools in Scotland on the use of physical intervention.


Annex A: National policy and legislation

The guidance is set within the legislative and policy framework outlined below.

Legislation

Policy

International human rights conventions

Convention against torture and other cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and Human Rights Act 1998

Article 3 - prohibits torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

Article 5 - the right to liberty and security

Article 8 - the right to respect for private life, which includes respect for physical integrity

Article 14 - Protection from discrimination

United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)

Article 5 - Equality and non-discrimination

Article 7 - Children with disabilities

Article 14 - Liberty and security of person

Article 15 - Freedom of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

Article 17 - Protecting the integrity of the person

Article 24 - Education

Contact

Email: supportinglearners@gov.scot

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