Scotland takes step on children's rights
Alison Mercer
Wednesday, February 21, 2001
Scotland has moved a step closer to following the lead of Wales and Northern Ireland and appointing a children's commissioner as an independent advocate for children's rights at the heart of government. Minister for education, Europe and external affairs Jack McConnell told the Scottish Parliament last week that the Executive was 'sympathetic to the idea of a children's commissioner'. But he stopped short of making a commitment to creating the post.
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