Convention on the Rights of the Child

Answer:
The Scottish Government policy is to continue to embed human rights in all of its legislation. It will continue to oppose any efforts to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights.  It will recognise, respect and promote childrens' rights.  

Full answer here: Protection of human rights in an independent Scotland



Child Care or Caring About Children?

Author / Creator: Marion Macleod

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published:

Scotland has a system of support for children in their early years which is a patchwork of initiatives, fixes, legacy services and omissions. What we do not have is a single, well thought- through integrated service. This is what Scotland’s children need.