The children’s bill must do more to protect the rights of disabled children, argues Jan Savage head of campaigns and policy at Enable Scotland.

Ewan Gurr, Scotland development officer from The Trussell Trust on why even the richest areas now need foodbanks.

Out of the ashes of the welfare state, a more modern enabling state is emerging, suggests Jenny Brotchie, policy officer at the Carnegie UK Trust.

Duncan Dunlop, chief executive of Who Cares? Scotland on why MSPs have benefited from listening to young care leavers’ experiences.

Can legislation really help to empower communities? Ian Cooke, director of the Development Trusts Association Scotland, believes so

A charity dedicated to the promotion of sex workers’ rights and health has expressed disappointment at a decision to scrap policy for licensing saunas

Cyclists and walkers are getting ready for this year’s John Muir Festival

The growing need for foodbanks is a “crisis” that needs to be addressed urgently according to Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS).

NSPCC Scotland has revealed calls to its helpline for adults concerned about a child rose by 30 per cent last year.

It represented a milestone moment in Scottish history and was described as “a momentous day for equality.”