Clan Childlaw

Clan Childlaw wins Pro-Bono Award at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2019

We are delighted to have won the Pro-Bono award sponsored by the Law Society of Scotland at The Herald Law Awards on Wednesday 27th November. Read more
Sibling contact

The law as it currently stands does not allow children and young people to easily address sibling separation and contact, especially care experienced children and young people. We are calling for the law to be changed to prioritise sibling relationships. Read more
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Information for professionals, support, advocacy, and advice workers or foster carers seeking help with the law or a legal problem for a child or young person they are working with. You will find frequently asked questions, case studies and other information on this page.

Child Law Network

A network established by Clan Childlaw to provide news and updates on child law developments in Scotland

Street Legal

Street Legal is an innovative partnership project between Clan Childlaw and Shelter Scotland, providing free legal advice and representation to young people and families with children who are either experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh.

Strategic litigation resources

A host of strategic litigation resources including articles we've written, conference papers, and links to publications and resources from Scotland, the UK and internationally.

Our news

Clan Childlaw wins Pro-Bono Award at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2019

We are delighted to have won the Pro-Bono award sponsored by the Law Society of Scotland at The Herald Law Awards on Wednesday 27th November. Read more
External evaluation summary

A summary of Iconic Consulting's organisation-wide evaluation of Clan Childlaw Read more
Sibling Rights Cases in relation to Children's Hearings to be heard in the Supreme Court on 13th and 14th November 2019

The Supreme Court Hearing in two cases on sibling rights in Children's Hearings will be heard today and tomorrow. We are instructed by ABC - read our press release here. Read more

Our blog articles

Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 - from 29th November under 12s can no longer be referred to Hearings on offence grounds

From 29th November 2019, children who commit an offence when aged under 12 will no longer be able to be referred to a Children’s Hearing on offence grounds. They can only be referred on care and protection grounds. Read more
My time as a Justice First Fellow

Ahead of welcoming another Justice First Fellowship trainee at Clan Childlaw, we take the opportunity to ask our solicitor, Jenna, about her experience as Justice First Fellow. Read more
Children (Scotland) Bill & Family Justice Modernisation Strategy published

The Scottish Government published the Children (Scotland) Bill on 2nd September to amend the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and other legislation concerning children, and alongside it a Family Justice Modernisation Strategy - here's a quick overview Read more