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Simple terms explainer
Councils must publish a report showing what they’ve done - and plan to do - to respect and promote children’s rights, as set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This includes making sure their decisions and services don’t go against children’s rights, and taking steps to improve how those rights are upheld. They also need to make a version of the report that’s easy for children to understand.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Children and family services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
0
National bodies with shared interest
Social Work Scotland
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Care Inspectorate
Standards and Frameworks
3