SYP Justice Committee

We've given the committee twitter a bit of a makeover following the recent committee meeting to elect our new convener (@Jack4EK) and deputy convener (@MillieMSYP) - watch this space. ⚖️

Later on Monday, I met with the other members of @SypJustice. We discussed the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill which was recently introduced to the Scottish Parliament and how we would ensure that young people’s views were represented during the upcoming consultation.

Our Convenor and deputy-convenor are spending the day in Ravenscraig watching the local election results of North Lanarkshire come in live😮‍💨🤌🏻

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@SypJustice's next Convener and Deputy Convener have been elected! Convener: @kaylamsyp DC: @DeanCollinsMSYP Congratulations! When they take up post at the AGM, my time as Convener will be over. It's been a great ride and I'm eager to see where the committee goes next!

Thanks must go to @IainCorbett88, @fifidyer, @askelton_CCL, @davieclan, Dr Michelle Donnelly of @lawstrath for serving on such a great panel! My main takeaway is how vital it is secure care, while not a fix-all, is a necessary alternative to imprisoning young people. -Jack

Our Convener Jack Bell spoke at today's #ChildRightsCPD course with @IICFStrath as a panellist on justice. He discussed the need to see children as individuals, the role of culture changes in achieving a trauma-informed, flexible system, and the issues with an "ethic of justice".

Really looking forward to seeing what you all get up to! - Jack

@Jack4EK @OfficialSYP Nice! Enjoy 😃

Hoping our new MSYPs are enjoying the #SYPGathering with @OfficialSYP today! I'm not sure when the Justice Committee will be meeting for the first time, but I hope it goes well for you all! - Jack

Thanks so much for taking the time to hear us, and by proxy, all young people in Scotland! It was a pleasure to be able to speak about treating drug misuse as a public health issue today, and to provide young peoples' perspectives on the issue. - Jack, SYP Justice Convener

Up next, @SypJustice Convener, Jack Bell spoke about treating drug misuse as a public health issue. Jack said: "I’ve now outlined what needs to be done. Lobby for safe consumption rooms. Support lifeline services. Back the Right to Addiction Recovery Bill." #CabinetTakeover

📢We're live at #CabinetTakeover!📢 Today, MSYPs and MCPs from @Creative_Voices are meeting with the @NicolaSturgeon and the Cabinet to highlight some of the issues most important to children and young people in Scotland! Find out what they say below 🧵👇

The 2022 #CabinetTakeover is underway with children and young people bringing the biggest issues to the heart of Scottish decision-making. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Almost ready for the #CabinetTakeover with @OfficialSYP and @Creative_Voices! Looking forward to some brilliant speeches from everyone on issues like #UNCRCScotland, climate change, education, assisted dying, GRA reform, women and girls' safety and of course drug misuse! - Jack

Today is #CabinetTakeover! That means MSYPs and MCPs from @Creative_Voices will meet with the Scottish Cabinet to speak about some of the most important issues to children and young people in Scotland. Find out more with this video made by SYP Trustee, Wiktoria Orlicka 📽️👇

I'll be speaking to the Scottish Cabinet (!) this week about treating drug misuse as a public health issue. This is backed by #FromScotlandsYoungPeople Manifesto statements and comments from young people all across Scotland. I can't wait to bring your views to the very top! -J

Earlier today we heard from the outgoing chair of @OfficialSYP during Time for Reflection. It’s been a pleasure working with @JoshKenSYP Wishing him all the best and I look forward to working with SYP going forward: