Holyrood passes revised bill on children’s rights after UK challenge

Scotland to become first devolved nation to incorporate UNCRC into domestic law – unless Westminster intervenes again

Campaigners, politicians and young people who led grassroots efforts to put international children’s rights standards at the heart of Scottish law are celebrating the passing of a landmark Holyrood bill.

The Scottish parliament voted unanimously on Thursday afternoon for Scotland to become the first devolved nation to incorporate the UN charter on the rights of the child (UNCRC) into domestic law.