voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Amended UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill passed
Created: 04/01/2024A Bill to provide greater protection of children’s rights has been passed by the Scottish Parliament for a second time.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) Bill requires Scotland’s public authorities to protect children’s human rights in their decision making when delivering functions conferred by Acts of the Scottish Parliament. It also allows for children, young people and their representatives to use the courts to enforce their rights.