We are pleased to inform you that the Parliament unanimously agreed to the general principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, after the Stage 1 debate.
As set out in the stage 1 response, the Scottish Government intends to bring forward amendments that deliver on a large number of the Committee’s recommendations to strengthen the Bill. This includes an amendment to make clear that those undertaking functions pursuant to contracts or other arrangements with public authorities should also be subject to the requirement not to act incompatibly with the UNCRC requirements. The Scottish Government’s view is that children and young people deserve to have their rights prioritised and upheld by all those undertaking functions, including those who are paid to undertake functions on behalf of public authorities.
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