Come and work for SYP! We are looking to recruit a UNCRC Participation Manager to support the meaningful participation of young people in decision-making. If you think this could be the job for you, find out more and apply here: syp.org.uk/vacancy/curren…

Earlier today we heard from the outgoing chair of Scottish Youth Parliament 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:

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

Today is #CabinetTakeover! That means MSYPs and MCPs from Children's Parliament 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 📽️👇

Almost ready for the #CabinetTakeover with Scottish Youth Parliament and Children's Parliament! 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

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

Up next, SYP Justice Committee 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

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

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

Hoping our new MSYPs are enjoying the #SYPGathering with Scottish Youth Parliament 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

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

SYP Justice Committee'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!

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Want to join the Scottish Youth Parliament team? We're looking to recruit a new Communications Officer. You'll be responsible for all external & internal comms, and the delivery of agreed campaign objectives at SYP. For more & to apply, visit syp.org.uk/vacancy/curren… #CommunicationsJobs

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

Later on Monday, I met with the other members of SYP Justice Committee. 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.