Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People

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Promote awareness of the rights of children/young people in Scotland, with particular emphasis on the rights set out in the CRC. Monitor the law, policy and practice for effectiveness in relation to the rights of children/young people. Promote best practice by service providers working with children/young people. Carry out research on issues relating to the rights of children/young people.SCCYP

Countries

Key information

Operation level:
National
Works with age groups:
Organisation type:
Ombudsmen / Independent human rights institutions

Mandate

Organisation mandate

, Children 0 - 18

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