Policy Consultations

The National Conversation

A major new research project – underpinned by the University of Oxford – is asking the public to ‘take a minute’ to share their vision of their community and the country. The aim is to conduct the country’s most comprehensive mapping to date of the public’s shared vision for the future. Closes at the end of the summer.

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 31st August.

Public Consultation - Draft Domestic Abuse Guideline

The Scottish Sentencing Council is preparing a guideline on domestic abuse offences. This consultation asks questions on the content of the guidance contained within the guideline, and on its potential impact. Closes 6th August.

Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future EU Youth Strategy

The current EU Youth Strategy (2019–2027) is nearing its end – and the next chapter is yours to influence! This strategy plays a vital role in supporting young people’s social and civic engagement, ensuring policies truly reflect their needs, and driving meaningful change across Europe. Closes 16th July.

A Skills Model for Scotland: Consultation

A proposed new 'universal' national skills model by Skills Development Scotland is now out for consultation. Closes 20th June.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Growing Up in the Online World National Consultation

YouthLink Scotland welcomes the opportunity to continue engaging with the UK Government on the development of effective, evidence-led online safety policy. We support education to go hand in hand with legislation and a co-ordinated, cross sectorial public health approach as an essential next step, with youth work as a central pillar.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Draft Infrastructure Strategy (2027–2037) Consultation

YouthLink Scotland supports the Scottish Government’s ambition to establish a long-term, strategic and place-based framework for infrastructure planning and investment.

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

YouthLink Scotland Report on Sector Engagement on the CLD Review

The findings from the youth work sector's initial response to the CLD Review Report.

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