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It’s the most important thing Scotland can do to protect the rights of children and young people.
Now, #UNCRCIncorporation is becoming a reality.
https://bit.ly/31NoNP5
What is UNCRC Incorporation?“Incorporating” just means “making a part of”― putting an international law into Scots law.
Incorporating the #UNCRC means children’s rights will be at the heart of decisions made right here in Scotland.
#UNCRCScotland
Why does #UNCRCIncorporation matter?Incorporation means @scotgov can be taken to court in Scotland if it doesn’t respect your rights.
When the #UNCRC is part of Scots law, more can be done to make sure the promises Scotland’s made under it are kept.
#UNCRCScotland
In countries that have incorporated the UNCRC already, we haven’t seen a big number of court cases – but it does lead to better decision making.
What difference will #UNCRCIncorporation make?Incorporation is a way to enforce children and young people's rights to the:
food, clothes and housing they need 
support to stay physically and mentally healthy
right to have a say in everything that affects them
