This is the official account of the @OfficialSYP Justice Committee - responsible for Police and criminal law, the Justice system and ECHR • Convener: @Jack4EK
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.
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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".
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 🧵👇
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: