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YouthLink Scotland supports the development of youth work policy impacting on young people’s lives. We investigate and respond to current and emerging policy and legislative issues affecting young people and the youth work sector. The priority for the policy and research team is to ensure that YouthLink Scotland’s policy agenda is reflective and responsive to the needs of those we represent.

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Disclosure Scotland Fees: Discounting, Waivers and Accredited Bodies Consultation

This consultation seeks views to enable Disclosure Scotland to consider fee discounts for certain groups applying for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership disclosures and views on the fees applied to organisations acting as accredited bodies. Closes 28th May 2024.

Housing (Scotland) Bill

The Scottish Parliament's Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and Social Justice and Social Security Committee have jointly launched a new public consultation on the Scottish Government’s Housing (Scotland) Bill. The Bill contains six main parts, addressing areas such as rent control, eviction procedures, tenant rights, and homelessness prevention. Closes 17th May 2024.

Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill

Jeremy Balfour MSP believes that disabled people face many barriers in their day-to-day lives. A commissioner would be able to champion their rights and needs at a national level and also influence change and make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people in Scotland. Closes 17th May 2024..

Consultation on Draft Statutory Guidance on Part 2 and Part 3, Section 18 of the UNCRC Act

The consultation questions 1-14, relate to the draft statutory guidance on Part 2 of the UNCRC Act. This is particularly relevant to public authorities. Closes 16th May 2024.

Implementing the Prohibition of the Sale and Supply of Single-use Vapes in Scotland

This final six-week consultation invites feedback on the implementation of the ban and draft impact assessments, including a Strategic Environmental Assessment. Closes 14th May 2024.

Climate Change: Draft Scottish National Adaptation Plan 3

This consultation seeks your views on the Scottish Government's draft plan for adapting to climate change (Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29). Closes 24th April 2024.

The ‘Right to Youth Work in Scotland’: A Research Report for YouthLink Scotland by the Open University Law School - Full Report

Evidence to influence policy and law reform, aiming to improve youth work provision and promote the rights and well-being of young people in Scotland.

The ‘Right to Youth Work in Scotland’: A Research Report for YouthLink Scotland by the Open University Law School - Summary Report

Evidence to influence policy and law reform, aiming to improve youth work provision and promote the rights and well-being of young people in Scotland.

YouthLink Scotland Policy Briefing: Youth Work's Role in Suicide Prevention

This policy briefing outlines the critical roles youth workers play in supporting young people at increased risk of suicidal ideation and dealing with the impacts of suicide on the family and in the community.

YouthLink Scotland’s response into the Scottish Government and COSLA’s Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2032

YouthLink Scotland’s response to The Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee inquiry into the Scottish Government and COSLA’s Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2032.

Position Paper on Proposals to End Fee Waiver for Volunteers' PVG

YouthLink Scotland believes that Disclosure Scotland’s proposed plan to remove the membership fee waiver for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will increase stress on already threadbare youth work services.

Executive Summary of YouthLink Scotland's response to the Review of CLD

This is a 2 page summary of YouthLink Scotland's response to the independent review of Community Learning and Development.

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Get in touch with Kevin Kane (Policy and Research Manager)