The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Nicola Sturgeon is a seasoned political leader who has played a pivotal role in Scotland's push for independence and social issues. This interview reveals her ability to engage in nuanced discussions, mediate between differing viewpoints, and maintain a focus on building coalitions for progressive change.
“That includes the right to reviews and appeals, access to local authority children’s rights officers, advocacy support and routes to complain to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.”
“First, amendment 10 will introduce a right for children and families to request that a family group decision-making service be provided. Any person who considers themselves to fall within the definitions that are referred to in proposed new section 69A(1) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 will be able to make the reques…”
“Indeed, even those in the third sector, who have been instrumental in helping us to shape our views on this matter, have been split in their views. However, it is my belief, which I think is shared by the Government, that advocacy services should be offered on an opt-in basis for children in relation to care experience.”
“Members will have noted the briefing that we received from Children First, which says: “We are concerned that these amendments would prevent high-quality advocacy services, already working in line with The Promise and the National Advocacy Framework, from continuing.”
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