Policy Consultations

Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls

Further protections for women and girls from violence and abuse are being considered as part of this consultation including consideration of a new law on the creation of deepfake intimate images. Closes 19th June.

Growing Up in the Online World: A National Consultation

The UK Government is consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots, restrictions on addictive design features and risky functionalities, and better support for parents and families. Closes 26th May.

Supporting Children’s Learning Code of Practice

The Code of Practice provides statutory guidance on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. Scottish Government are consulting on the refreshed guidance, designed to improve clarity, readability, and navigation for all users. Closes 7th May.

Stop and Search Code of Practice: Review

Views are being sought on proposed changes to the Code of Practice for how Scotland’s police officers use stop and search powers. Closes 5th May.

Family Law Consultation

A Scottish Government consultation on the potential reform of various aspects of family law in Scotland including whether the minimum age of marriage and civil partnership should be raised from 16 to 18. Closes 21st April.

The Future of Secure Care and the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Victims in the Children's Hearings System

The Scottish Government is consulting on the future of secure care for children and young people in Scotland. They want your views on how to create a sustainable, resilient system that safeguards children’s rights and meets their needs now and in the future. Closes 16th April.

Community Benefits from Renewable Energy Developments – Refreshing the Good Practice Principles

Scottish Government want to hear from you on how they can strengthen their Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Onshore Renewable Energy Developments. Closes 25th March.

Proposals to Update the School Premises Regulations

A consultation on proposals to update the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967 to ensure they reflect the needs of modern education. The current regulations set minimum standards for aspects such as site size, lighting, and ventilation, but they are outdated and do not account for contemporary priorities like digital connectivity and wellbeing spaces. Closes 24th March.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to Independent Professional Advisor for Future School Reform: Call for Children & Young People’s Organisations Views

Youth work perspectives on the role that partnership can play in improving young people's experience of school, and the implications for funding and school governance?

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Equality & Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy

The vision to support strong, resilient, inclusive communities where everyone enjoys the realisation of their human rights aligns closely with the ethos of Scotland’s youth work sector. It complements YouthLink Scotland’s mission as the National Agency for Youth Work in Scotland.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Youth Work (Scotland) Bill

YouthLink Scotland fully supports the Youth Work (Scotland) Bill and welcomes the proposal to enshrine the right to access youth work services in law. Youth work is a proven, cost-effective, and preventative approach that delivers long-term benefits for young people, communities, and public services.

YouthLink Scotland reiterates support for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

YouthLink Scotland Supports Stage 1 of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

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