The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland

Summary/Abstract: The Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland was established in 2003 by the Scottish Parliament. The core value of the institution is to ensure the participation of children and young people in their work. The office is committed to working to raise awareness and understanding of children’s human rights amongst children and adults across Scotland. The Commissioner uses its legal powers to investigate key children’s human rights issues and promote a rights-based approach to policy, guidance and practice. The last years were marked by the efforts of to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic Scottish law, and the push for better legislation in order to protect children and young people across Scotland.

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