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In January 2016, a working group was established to develop a realistic and effective plan.

Curriculum for Excellence which promotes teaching that engages CYP and takes account of their views and experiences, particularly where decisions are to be made that may impact on life choices Įducation, Health and Social services are striving to improve CYP participation and put policy into practice., Allied Health Professionals ( AHPs) for example, are providing leadership and creativity in achieving change.

The national improvement plan for education which puts CYP at the centre of policy development.

The children and young people's mental health plan which upholds the rights of children to have a voice in decisions affecting their health.

What we think should make an impact on Scotland!" (Member of the Children's Parliament, age 9) Īrticle 12 is already well established in Scotland through the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and other Scottish Government policies including: " in the case of child poverty, the best person to ask is a child. The 'Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022' concluded that: Scotland recognises the contribution that a child's perspective can have in influencing change. This right applies to all children, without exception. It deals with both the right of CYP to express their views on all matters concerning them and to have those views given due weight in accordance with their age and maturity. Article 12 provides the foundation for CYP participation. We are already adhering to many of the principles outlined in UNCRC. This will create a radically different landscape in Scotland whereby we move from policy recommendations and best practice to one of legally binding obligations.

It will happen through our public bodies working with and listening to children and young people and finding innovative and engaging ways to respect their rights". That goal will not be met simply by an increase in the amount of litigation relating to children's rights. "The ultimate goal of incorporating the UNCRC into domestic law is to improve outcomes for children and young people in Scotland. The Scottish Government is committed to incorporating UNCRC into law as early as 2021.