Nick Hobbs
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Head of Legal at the office of the Children & Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS Children’s human rights in law, policy & practice
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined March 2018
Hugely concerning reports of abuse made by former child patients at Skye House. Thorough investigation required, but another example of why ScotGov must put in place consistent legal protections for children against unlawful & excessive restraint.
bbc.co.uk
A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.
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Our Young Advisor Robert made history as 1 of 5 children globally adressing the UN in Geneva, the first time @UN_HRC involved children in treaty-drafting. Speaking on free education & educational barriers he said: “I wasn’t just there to tick a box.” 👉 https://t.co/1pWsyTQ3og
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🇺🇳 And that’s a wrap! Young Advisor Robert participated in a UN discussion about the right to education. We are so proud of him, and proud that we have supported him to have his voice heard at the epicentre of human rights. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Read more : https://t.co/lVGa0yKMTl
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Here we go! After weeks of planning, Young Advisor Robert addresses the UN today. He is representing Western Europe & is one of five children speaking for their peers from all over the world. He’ll be talking about the right to education, updates to come. Good luck, Robert!
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Opening the session at the UN, Ms Nada al-Nashif, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, said to the 5 children: “Your participation is not symbolic but essential.” We completely agree & are proud to support children to be heard in places of power.
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Big week for our Young Advisor Robert! 🌍 He’s at the UN in Geneva representing Western Europe. Tomorrow he’ll speak on the right to education, sharing insights from two years of work with the Commissioner & children across Scotland.🇺🇳🏴
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Sport can help realise a range of children’s rights. Commissioner Nicola spent an evening with children at Musselburgh Windsor FC. Thanks for having us! Read more:
cypcs.org.uk
Commissioner Nicola Killean visited Musselburgh Windsor FC and makes the link between sport and children's rights.
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Last chance to apply to the most exciting legal job in Scotland, to be at the leading edge of developing and advancing children's rights law. Please check out the vacancy we have for a Legal Officer (Solicitor). A genuinely unique career opportunity.
👩⚖️ We're recruiting! Step into the role of Legal Officer and empower the Commissioner to act when children's rights aren't respected. As part of our bold team, you’ll promote, protect and defend the human rights of every child in Scotland. Apply: https://t.co/mL2wVTDlPS
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Last chance to apply for the best legal job in Scotland, to be at the leading edge of developing and advancing children's rights law in Scotland. Please check out the vacancy we have for a Legal Officer (Solicitor). A genuinely unique career opportunity.
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Big win for #EnglishFootball🏆 UK passes historic law to set up Independent⚽ Regulator with powers to tackle financial instability, protect clubs’ heritage & weed out rogue owners, including those responsible for human rights abuses. #FairerFuture @hrw
https://t.co/RvkVVUvdN9
hrw.org
After years of promises from successive governments and parliamentary ping-pong, the United Kingdom parliament has finally delivered a game-changing reform to how football is governed in England and...
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We’re proud to be the #BeFriendly Friday partner for #ScottishChildrensHealthWeek with @ChildHealthScot! 💚 Join us on 5 Sept to support every child’s right to the best possible health. Full activity book 👉 https://t.co/SbAn2fxy3I
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"Pleased to see #Scotland's launch of its revised #Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy 2025! We have been delighted to have the opportunity to review a draft and share our feedback on the final draft. Kudos to Scotland on a comprehensive strategy developed through an inclusive
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, @ScotGov has launched a refreshed trafficking & exploitation strategy to: • prevent trafficking & exploitation • support victims • ensure perpetrators are held to account #EndHumanTrafficking ➡️ https://t.co/7cP0MX2UpI
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♥️ It's #SQAResults today which can be a day of mixed emotions. Think about all the positive attributes you have that make you unique - and remember your value is more than grades. #NoWrongPath Read more: https://t.co/UgRBSMdty5
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⚽ Commissioner @NicolaKillean spent a morning with children @HillwoodTrust & praised campaigners who have established a life-changing community sports hub. Sport builds fitness, resilience, connection, joy, & helps realise a range of rights. Read more: https://t.co/CfwXtnF6N4
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Two of our Young Advisors travelled to Croatia to work with other young people from all over Europe on the right to physical health @ENOChildren Their recommendations will be finalised in September:
cypcs.org.uk
Young Advisors Rowan and Saif have visited Croatia to work with young people from all over Europe on the children's right to physical health.
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Hundreds of parents are being falsely accused of a rare form of abuse when they demand help for their unwell children. Elly Chapple was forcibly separated from her daughter for 8 months while being scrutinised. My investigation for the Sunday Times https://t.co/xgbCAQ0j1R
thetimes.com
Some of society’s most vulnerable are being torn from their families by officials who claim their parents are fabricating illness
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🚨STOP THE BUS🚨 We have a new vacancy in JRF's Scotland Team. We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to join our brilliant team here. Passionately believe we can deliver a better Scotland free from poverty? Then it could be 🫵 Details 👇🕑 10/8. https://t.co/rYuvQGaneL
jrf.org.uk
Do you want to help build a fairer future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.
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My team did it in 2011. Yes: It doesn't cost any money. It doesn't require formal training. It does require a change in thinking. It does benefit children. It takes "challenge" away from teachers' mindsets. And it works. Heartfelt thanks, @garethkthomas
When some schools hear about the need for a trauma-informed approach to teaching... “I think a lot of people worry that A, it's going to cost a lot of money and B, it's going to be a lot of work.” — Sarah Naish Featuring a shout-out for @JKnussen 🙌
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Our response to the @SP_ECYP call for views on the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Bill highlights our engagement with @CYPCS and @scotgov, our human rights framework for restraint and inquiry into the use of restraint in schools in England and Wales: https://t.co/I57HMLQNiP
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Celebrated the UNCRC’s 1st anniversary in Scots law alongside amazing young carers at #ScottishYoungCarersFestival. However their stories & struggles remind us there’s more work to do to ensure their rights are respected, protected & fulfilled. More: https://t.co/rlZbMrzOAy
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Last week to apply for this! It's a fantastic opportunity to work at the leading edge of child rights strategic litigation and with a fantastic team (if I do say so myself!)
⏰Last week to apply! Join our bold team as a Legal Officer (Solicitor) and help create a better future for children and young people across Scotland. 📅 Apply by Mon 21 July: https://t.co/iXzVgTaPTY
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