The reason we are asking for a Statutory Duty for Play is to ensure that Local Authorities are committed to providing sufficient and satisfying play opportunities for children and young people of all ages and abilities.
If Local Authorities committed to quality play spaces which were accessible to all children and young people this could remove the barriers to access and increase quality play opportunities throughout all of Scotland.
This could also help with the creation of child-friendly communities which would deliver on the UNCRC Article 31 on the Child's Right to Play.
This would also allow children and young people in Scotland to increase their physical activity and improve their health and wellbeing.
Child friendly spaces can also promote social interaction and stregthen community spirit between children and adults, while making areas more desirable to live.