Whether it is as a result of proposals to overhaul Scottish charity law, the anti-social behaviour bill, the children's charter, or even the promised review of the children's hearings system, the position of young people in Scotland is about to undergo a significant shift.
Kathleen Marshall's appointment as Scotland's commissioner for children is part of this wind of change but, with so many transformations going on, there is an unquestionable need for someone who will champion the interests and views of young people.
Marshall, a child law consultant and former director of the Scottish Child Law Centre, is clear about the responsibilities of her new job.
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