SCCYP Releases
The latest news from and about SCCYP, including press releases.
New Report: Children's Commissioner raises concerns over under 18s in adult psychiatric wards
8th Oct 2008
More resources are required to ensure that young people with mental health problems receive the care and services they need, Scotland’s Commissioner for Children & Young People said today (8 October) as new figures on the admission of under-18s to adult psychiatric wards were released.
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UN report: Scotland’s Commissioner warns children’s rights under threat
3rd Oct 2008
Scrapping ASBOs and the controversial mosquito device, providing more opportunities for play and raising the age of criminal responsibility are among the recommendations in a hard-hitting UN report on children’s rights in the UK. (1, 2)
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Sexual Offences Bill: Children’s Commissioner warns of dangers of criminalising teenage girls
2nd Oct 2008
Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People today urged the Scottish Parliament to delay a planned change in the law that would see young teenage girls criminalised for sexual activity with boys of the same age group.
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