| Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland | |
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 Flag of Scotland | |
since May 17, 2023 | |
| Reports to | Scottish Parliament |
| Nominator | Scottish Parliament |
| Appointer | Monarch of the United Kingdom on the nomination of the Scottish Parliament |
| Term length | 6 years |
| Constituting instrument | Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003 |
| Inaugural holder | Kathleen Marshall |
| Formation | April 2004 |
| Salary | £77,260 |
| Website | www |
The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland is a post in Scotland whose main task is to promote and safeguard the rights of children and young people. The position, equivalent to the Children's Ombudsman agencies of many other countries, was established by the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003.[1] The current Commissioner is Nicola Killean.
- ^ "Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 21 August 2008.