Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.
Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.
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To ask the Scottish Government what initiatives are in place to promote early intervention and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that disclosure processes are accessible and understandable for children and young people, including those (a) from diverse backgrounds and (b) with additional support needs.
To ask the Scottish Government how it will engage with children and young people in developing and reviewing child protection policies and services.
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in implementing the National Guidance for Child Protection.
To ask the Scottish Government how many disclosure checks have been processed by Disclosure Scotland in each year since 2016.
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to prevent child sexual exploitation and online grooming.
To ask the Scottish Government how the views and experiences of children and young people are taken into account when reviewing and improving the disclosure process.
To ask the Scottish Government how the needs of children and young people are taken into consideration during the disclosure process to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
To ask the Scottish Government how it will collaborate with relevant agencies and organisations to ensure that disclosure processes are effective in safeguarding children and young people.
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that children and young people who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences are provided with appropriate support and guidance during the disclosure process.