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Keep up to date with our latest news stories and opinion pieces about the issues that matter to children and young people in Scotland.

Children 1st response to Children’s Hearing System Redesign Proposals

News | 25th May 2023
'Responding to the publication of the Hearing System Working Group's report 'Hearings for Children', Chief Executive of Children 1st Mary Glasgow commented: “This Hearings for Children report is a welcome and significant step towards keeping the Promise, and the result of careful and considered work by Sheriff Mackie and the Hearing System Working Group. Children 1st are pleased to have contributed to this work.

Hope King Charles will prioritise children in his work

News | 6th May 2023
On his coronation Children 1st wish His Majesty well and express hope he will prioritise children in his work.

Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill needs to take more account of children

News | 26th April 2023
The Bill needs to take more account of specific needs of children and young people

Children 1st responds to First Minister's Priorities

News | 18th April 2023
“It is disappointing that the First Minister has missed the opportunity to clearly re-state the Scottish Government’s intent to deliver access to a Bairns Hoose for every child and young person that is a victim or witness of crime.

Children 1st welcomes University of Edinburgh report demonstrating the need for Bairns Hoose across Scotland

News | 24th March 2023 | Bairns Hoose
Children 1st has welcomed an independent report by social work researchers at the University of Edinburgh which examines the views...
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