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Festival created by young people starts today!

A unique festival created, planned and produced by 100 teenagers in Scotland gets underway today. Young people going to Mfest in Stirling will get...

Facebook launches safety app

Facebook users will be able to report suspicious online behaviour and access internet safety advice with the launch of a new application today. All...

Children's rights advocate dies

The man who is famed with starting the international movement for the post of Children's Obudsman died yesterday. Anders Bratholm, a Norwegian Professor...

Commissioner works on child trafficking

Child trafficking is the movement of children across country borders in order to exploit them. Sometimes children are forced to work or become involved...

Make a difference with SCCYP and SYP

A wise man called Gandhi once said "be the change you want to see in the world", and the man from SCCYP says YES! Want to get involved in...

'Teen repellent' buzzing devices may be switched off by law today

Controversial devices which emit painful high-frequency sounds audible only to children and young adults may be banned in Britain today following a debate...

Young people in care have same right to activities

The Commissioner's office has been working with an organisation called SIRCC (which stands for Scottish Institute for Residential Childcare) to produce...

Young Human Rights Reporters of the Year

Back in February, we (The Guardian newspaper) announced the Young Human Rights Reporter of the Year competition. Learnnewsdesk (the Guardian's news...

Police highlight Facebook as e-crime is targeted

Scotland’s most senior frontline police officers have declared war on e-crime and are warning that social networking sites such as Facebook and Bebo...

A caring partnership

More than 1,200 councillors are to be trained by children in Scotland’s care system in how to be better “corporate parents”, under a two year government-backed...

Bacon, ham and sausages linked to heart disease and diabetes

EATING processed meats like bacon, ham and sausages can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to new research. Processed meats...

Stunning teenager overcame epilepsy to become catwalk model

A STUNNING teenager who had 30 epileptic fits a day has become a model - and a charity ambassador. Rosie Gilmour feared she would never achieve her...

Healthy school meal scheme fails as pupils turn to fast food

Ambitious plans to make Scotland’s school dinners healthy have backfired after tens of thousands of children rejected canteen meals in favour of fast-food...

Gordon Brown: I should’ve taken media studies

The former prime minister – and current chancellor of Adam Smith College in Kirkcaldy, Fife – was speaking to students there in his first public appearance...

Teenagers struggling to get into university due to squeeze on places

Headteachers have warned that talented young people are being refused places at university due to a lack of places. Teenagers with five As at Higher...

Now kids can borrow car while parents control its performance

You've taken them out for driving lessons, helped them pass the test and watched them tear up the L plates – but now do you allow them to actually drive...

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Tam Baillie is Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People and his job is to make sure all children and young people in Scotland have their rights respected.

This website is for young people in Scotland. It’s a place to learn about your rights, make your voice heard and find out whose job it is to help you live safe and happy lives.

minitamMeet Tam – he works for you

Tam Baillie is Scotland’s Commissioner. He's here to promote your rights, help keep you safe and make sure you have a say about things that affect you.
Click here to meet Tam

Do you know your rights?

Did you know that you have rights that have to be protected under law? That means no-one can take them away from you.
Find out about your rights here

What’s on your mind?

We are here to listen, so please contact Tam and the team anytime to tell us what’s on your mind or what’s going on in your life.
Click here to talk to Tam

Make a real difference with SCCYP and SYP

A wise man called Gandhi once said "be the change you want to see in the world", and the man from SCCYP says YES.

Want to get involved in making a real difference in your life and in the lives of other children and young people? CLICK HERE

Watch it!

Watch our new vid all about a RIGHT blether - your chance to have a say!

 

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What are the most important issues facing young people?

16 June 2010
Pressure to be something different from who you are. This comes from stigma, discrimination, pressure to achieve. Young people need to hear that it's OK just to be themselves.
anonymous
27 May 2010
global warming xx
anonymous
27 May 2010
drugs, drink, violence,
anonymous

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