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The search has begun to find Scotland's Young Green Champions!

Do you have an inspiring friend who is passionate about all things green? Do you know someone who works to make their green ideas a reality? The first...

International Human Rights Day!

Today is International Human Rights Day! This day marks the anniversary of the United Nations adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...

150,000 voting cards whizzing round Scotland

The team here at SCCYP have now sent out 150,000 voting cards all across the country to schools and rganisations who are taking part in the Commissioner's...

Commissioner's vote extended

The RIGHT blether vote has been extended. Due to the bad weather and the fact that lots of schools have been closed, Tam has decided to extend the...

Oban High School students cast their votes

Around 800 students from Oban High School have cast their votes in a RIGHT blether , to tell the Commissioner what they think he should work for the...

Vote in a RIGHT blether!

If you are living in Scotland and under 18 ( or under 21 and have ever been looked after or in care) you can vote in the Commissioner's vote called ...

It's alcohol awareness week

This week the government are launching 'Alcohol Awareness Week'. The main aim is to raise awareness of the number of units in alcohol drinks as many...

What's Tam been up to?

Tam has published his first ever annual report today! Click here to read it. An annual report basically does what it says on the tin: it tells you...

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

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