United Nations Convention on the Rights of the

UNCRC International convention n Sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights

UNCRC n n n The Convention is binding on those who ratify it. (but

UNCRC Child is defined as 18 and under n 42 articles n www. unicef

Article 2 n All rights apply to all children whatever their background, and the

Article 3 n Children’s best interests must come first.

Article 6 n Every child has the right to life, survival and development

Article 7 n Children have the right to a name and nationality

Article 12 n Children have the right to be heard, and they have the

Article 19 n Children must be protected from violence neglect and abuse

Article 23 n Children with disabilities and learning difficulties must have their rights protected.

Article 28 n Children have the right to an education

Article 31 n Children have the right to play, recreation and leisure activities.

Article 42 n Every country must make sure that everyone knows about children’s rights

Activity n n n Who monitors the implementation of the Convention? How often does

Legislation n n n n The Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Act (2003)

Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill. n n n The Bill, which is currently

Activity 2 n n Research organisations that campaign for children and young people’s rights.

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child UNCRC

UNCRC International convention n Sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children n Came into force in September 1990 n Ratified by 191 nations except USA and Somalia n

UNCRC n n n The Convention is binding on those who ratify it. (but not in a legal sense!) By ratifying a country demonstrates it is prepared to meet the provisions and obligations and becomes a ‘state’ party. A ‘state’ party can, within reason, enter declarations and reservations.

UNCRC Child is defined as 18 and under n 42 articles n www. unicef n www. childreninscotland. co. uk n www. scotland. gov. uk n

Article 2 n All rights apply to all children whatever their background, and the state has an obligation to protect children against discrimination.

Article 3 n Children’s best interests must come first.

Article 6 n Every child has the right to life, survival and development

Article 7 n Children have the right to a name and nationality

Article 12 n Children have the right to be heard, and they have the right to express their views in all matters affecting them.

Article 19 n Children must be protected from violence neglect and abuse

Article 23 n Children with disabilities and learning difficulties must have their rights protected.

Article 28 n Children have the right to an education

Article 31 n Children have the right to play, recreation and leisure activities.

Article 42 n Every country must make sure that everyone knows about children’s rights

Activity n n n Who monitors the implementation of the Convention? How often does the UK need to submit a progress report? Identify some key principles of the Convention.

Legislation n n n n The Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Act (2003) Children (Scotland) Act 1995 Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 2005 Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Education (Additional Support for Learning) Scotland Act 2009 Data Protection Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill – in progress.

Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill. n n n The Bill, which is currently going through the Scottish Parliament, is concerned with: supporting the rights of all children and young people in Scotland; and examining how services that look after children and young people ― such as health, education and social care ― can be made to work better.

Activity 2 n n Research organisations that campaign for children and young people’s rights. In small groups choose one of the organisation and find out how it promotes children’s rights.