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Holyrood passes revised bill on children’s rights after UK challenge

Scotland to become first devolved nation to incorporate UNCRC into domestic law – unless Westminster intervenes again

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Scottish Parliament unanimously passes children's rights bill after legal challenge

The first-ever Bill in the Scottish Parliament to go through a reconsideration stage after being initially knocked down by the courts has passed…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023

No benefits sanctions in an independent Scotland, ministers say

BENEFITS sanctions feed into a “vicious cycle” of destitution and would not be used in an independent Scotland, government ministers have said…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Independence paper to set out vision for migration policy based on 'fairness'

THE next independence whitepaper will set out the Scottish Government’s vision for a migration system based on “dignity, fairness and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2023

Scottish Government urges UK to help rehome refugees from Gaza

SUELLA Braverman has been to help rehome refugees from war-torn Gaza as the Home Secretary described protests in support of Palestine as “hate…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

Scotland has ‘by far the lowest rise’ in destitution levels in UK

The UK has seen a “shameful increase” in destitution, though Scotland has had “by far the lowest” rise in the numbers suffering from this, a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Shirley-Anne Somerville in bid to improve Dunfermline bus network

DUNERMLINE MSP and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has secured a meeting with the Scottish Transport Secretary to discuss issues…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023

MSPs call on UK Government to scrap 'abhorrent' two-child benefit cap

MSPs have called on the UK Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap following a heated debate in the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

Scottish Government set out steps to move Ukrainian refugees to permanent housing

A NEW strategy will aim to move Ukrainian refugees from temporary accommodation to permanent housing in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

UK Government offers 'suboptimal' response as blocked Scottish rights bill returns

THE Social Justice Secretary criticised a “suboptimal” response from UK Government law officers ahead of the reintroduction of the UNCRC Bill.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023