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Under 18? It applies to you. Remember that, in Scotland, it is legal to do certain things only at certain ages. If you are unsure about at what age things are legal or illegal, then contact the Scottish Child Law Centre first. The number is on the back of this booklet. |
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The Convention applies to all races, religions, or abilities equally. It applies to everyone, no matter what they think or what they say or what type of family they come from. |
| Remember that there are a variety of organisations which campaign on behalf of sections of society. | |
| If you think that you are being discriminated against, then contact the relevant organisation because the discrimination could be against the law. |
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If a decision is being made by
any organisation about your well-being, then your
interests must be considered when making the final
decision. What is best for you MUST be a major thing they
think about and must be a priority. If a local authority is planning a new road they have to think about how their plans affect your safety. |
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The Government have made a commitment to live up to the Convention’s standards. |
| This can be delivered through: • The UK Government based in Westminster, London • The Scottish Parliament or • Your Local Authority |
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In any family there are parents or other adults, as well as children. The Convention states that Governments must value and support parents and other adults in their roles as carers. The Convention recognises that parents and others have a responsibility to listen to you and you to them. Adults must consider your age and understanding when listening and deciding issues. |
| The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 recognises that parents have responsibilities and rights towards children, directing them up to age 16 and guiding them to age 18. | |
| As you get older you will be listened to differently. There are obviously different occasions when parents will know best but as you mature and show that you are maturing that will be taken into account. | |
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Children have the right to life and must have the best possible chance to develop fully. |
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Every child has the right to a name at birth and the right to become a citizen of a country. You also have a right, as far as possible, to be cared for by your parents. |
| Every child in Scotland has to be registered when they are born. Your name, the date you were born, and your parents’ names (if known) will normally all be recorded together in one place. | |
| In Scotland, the law recognises that your parents should normally be the people who care for you unless it is not in your interests. | |
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