MSP steps up rights battle for children of prisoners
Aileen Campbell, MSP for the South of Scotland, has co-sponsored a successful proposal for the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to hold a Day of General Discussion on the impact imprisonment has on dependent children.
She said: "Children should not be made to suffer for the sins of their mother or father. Unfortunately, this is what is happening to thousands of children in Scotland - and many more across the globe.
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Hide Ad"When a parent is imprisoned, their child becomes more likely to suffer material hardships, social exclusion, emotional trauma and is more likely to embark on a life of crime themselves. We must ensure the interests of children have a place in our justice system."