Nicola Sturgeon absolutely failed Scotland’s children’s, the commissioner said. The former first minister has let families down over child poverty, education, and mental health. There was a delay to adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as well. Of course, the pandemic made the situation worse for many children. More funding is needed. The Scottish government has pledged to amend the legislation, but no timescale has been given.

Source: BBC News.