Equalities and Human Rights Committee [Session 5]
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Background
We are looking at a Bill that will make the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) part of Scottish law – this is often called "incorporation". This would mean the Scottish Government would have to respect the UNCRC, and courts could help decide if UNCRC law is broken.
The UNCRC is an important agreement by countries who have promised to protect children's rights. The UNCRC explains who children are, all their rights, and the responsibilities of governments. It covers all parts of a child's life, like the right to:
- be heard (Article 12)
- have an education (Article 28)
- play and rest (Article 31)
As well as incorporating the UNCRC, the Bill does other things to make sure that it makes a difference in children's lives.
Submit your views
MSPs now look at the Bill and talk to people about it. We want to hear what you think about these questions. The deadline for submitting your views is 16 October 2020.
Children and young people
We want to hear what children and young people think.
If you are a child or young person, please send us your views by 20 November.
Giving your views in BSL
Read a transcript of the BSL video
Timetable
The committee will hear views in the autumn before writing a report for the Parliament.