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UNCRC Consultation Analysis Report

A detailed report on the analysis of the consultation responses and events which took place over the summer.

Introduction 

Arad Research was commissioned by the Scottish Government to analyse and report on the responses the Scottish Government’s consultation on incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law in Scotland. 

About the consultation 

The Scottish Government’s mission is to achieve the national outcome for children and young people as set out in the Protecting Scotland's Future: the Government's Programme for Scotland 2019-2020:”we grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential”. The Scottish Government believes delivering the rights of children and young people, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), is fundamental to making children’s rights real and Scotland the best place in the world to grow up. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the UNCRC, the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced. The UNCRC is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, covering all aspects of a child’s life. 

To underline its commitment, the Scottish Government intends to deliver new legislation in this parliamentary session to incorporate the UNCRC into domestic law. In line with the Programme for Government 2018-19 commitment, this consultation sought views on the best way of incorporating the UNCRC within the context of Scots law, public services and the powers of the Scottish Parliament. The complete consultation document is available online on the Scottish Government’s website.

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Channel website: http://www.gov.scot/

Original article link: https://www.gov.scot/publications/uncrc-consultation-analysis-report/

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