Whether the proposed Rights of Children and Young People Bill will be implemented before the proposed Children's Services Bill commences an…

The Scottish Government seeks to reflect the principles of the UNCRC in the development of national policy and legislation wherever possible in order to promote and strengthen the rights of its children and young people. We believe that the proposed children’s legislation, along with wider policy development, will help us to improve significantly the practical realisation of children’s rights.
We are currently analysing the consultation responses for the proposed Rights of Children and Young People Bill and considering the issues raised. This will inform the development of the proposed legislation and influence the timing of its implementation. We will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that the measures that we bring forward relating to children’s and young people’s rights and services are consistent and complementary.