🚨Breaking News🚨 Royal Assent has been granted for the #UNCRCScotland Bill meaning it's now an ACT! Most provisions will come into force 6 months from today (16th July) A HUGE congratulations to all the children, young people & their supporters who have got us to this point

The @scotgov has confirmed that the free ferry voucher scheme for young people aged 16 - 18 will soon be extended to all island residents under the age of 22. This is a massive success for young Islanders, helping to ease the inequality between them and their mainland peers.

Started my 2023 @TallShipsRaces adventure tonight onboard @NLFerries to @PortofAberdeen Leaving @LerwickPort tonight before joining @eendrachtschip🇳🇱 in 🇳🇴 and sailing over for #tallshipslerwick! Thanks to @sailtr_shetland & Sponsors for supporting so many trainees this year!

Strong Message for @transcotland 🚍 from @ShetlandMSYPs on behalf of all Young 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Islanders! 📢Include inter island ferries⛴️ in the @YoungScot Card free travel scheme!! #U22FreeFerries

The fact that it is almost 2 years since we campaigned for the #UNCRCScotland Bill to reach the Scottish Parliament, and it has seen little action since is shocking. Scotland's next First Minister must protect and stand up for Children's Rights, taking action to #MakeRightsReal

We are all United By Music 💛 #Eurovision2023

64% of YP surveyed in U22 Free Bus Island Impact assessment use #Ferries to access education and social activities Sectors highlighted when Nicola Sturgeon said "Free bus travel to all under 22s will improve access to EDUCATION, WORK and LEISURE" 🚫Islanders miss out & pay for it

A welcome motion from @alexjarmitage & @mcgregor_robbie So far Transport Scot has thrown out the idea of free Inter-island ferries for under 22s Yet their Island impact assessment found "64% of respondents cited the need for ferry travel to access educational & social activities"

Spent today @Google London, discussing entering the world of work through showcasing @DofE skills #BeyondTheCV. Speakers included The Apprentice's @TC_MBE Really enjoyed sharing expedition stories with young folk from across the UK, including my #DofE journey with @ShetlandYouth

Yannick @nezetseguin and @philorch Philadelphia Orchestra just before immensely dignified performances of the National Anthem & Elgar's Nimrod in tribute to Her Majesty the Queen. R.I.P. @RoyalAlbertHall @bbcproms

Tunnel Vision events show fixed links ‘command public support’, MP says https://t.co/2IBwE1S9Ga via @Shetnews @amcarmichaelMP @BeatriceWishart

Let's see Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 host #Eurovision2023 with Ukraine 🇺🇦in The Hydro!!!

Using @YoungScot cards makes the system more accessible, most pupils already carry the card to access free bus travel A great step forward by @ShetIslandsCll listening to recommendations of pupil councils & taking action creating a happier & more equal school environment for all

This is fantastic news! Pupils at Anderson High School, have campaigned for this for many years through Student Council. Pupils wanted to remove the stigma, which still exists, for those who claim free school meals with the old-fashioned token system. #UNCRC #Article12 @Shetnews

In Oslo🇳🇴 yesterday on #interrail trip! Visiting was definitely inspired by taking part in @ENOChildren #ENYAFORUM2020 with @CYPCS Despite happening online due to Covid @Barneombudet did such a great job hosting, it only feels right to experience the city in person 2 years later!

Children's #UNCRC Rights must have greater incorporation in the UK & US to strengthen online safety laws! So the Children who do “demand better” from Social media companies are listened to meaningfuly, with their rights taken seriously! #5Rights

Children's #UNCRC Rights must have greater incorporation in the UK & US to strengthen online safety laws! So the Children who do “demand better” from Social media companies are listened to meaningfuly, with their rights taken seriously!

Proposals by @GOVUK for human rights "reform" are regressive, damaging & likely to undermine the rule of law. They will limit access to justice & the ability of human rights institutions & #HumanRightsDefenders to hold governments to account. Our article in @cisweb's Insight Mag.

Great to attend @CYPCS The Children & Young People's Commissioner Scotland 18th Anniversary this evening @ScotParl to meet children & young people from across Scotland. Everything must be done to ensure that the next generation have their human rights protected. #UNCRCScotoand

The #ElectionsBill, which passed last night, will make it harder to vote for millions, while making it easier for the government to control the Electoral Commission. It’s a travesty that parliamentarians passed a Bill that erodes our precious democracy.