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CC v Maureen Manns, Locality Reporter [2016] SAC (Civ) 13 Read more
On 11th May 2018 we organised a conference to mark Clan Childlaw's 10 years looking at progress made and challenges ahead in defending children's rights in Scotland Read more
CF v MF, GF and Locality Reporter [2017] CSIH 44 Read more
Two Scottish Sibling Rights Cases in relation to Children's Hearings were heard in the Supreme Court on 13th and 14th November 2019. The judgment is awaited. Read more
CELCIS, Clan Childlaw and Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People held a joint event in Edinburgh on 25th June 2012, to discuss opportunities for strategic litigation. Read more
In March 2014 Clan Childlaw and CELCIS hosted and innovative and interactive conference promoting adopting a child-centred and integrated children’s rights approach to looked after children, for all those involved in their lives. Read more
This page provides background information about the Supreme Court judgment in ABC v Principal Reporter and another which was handed down on 18th June 2020 Read more
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We provide lawyer-led training about children's rights and the law in Scotland. We use our legal expertise and experience to train lawyers, advocates, and frontline workers who support children and young people. Read more
Children and young people's rights can only be secured through proper access to justice. Access to legal aid must be independent and confidential. Read more
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This year Clan Childlaw celebrates its 10-year anniversary - hear more from our Chief Executive and Principal Solicitor Alison Reid about why Clan Childlaw was set up and our current work. Read more
you can usually have your own lawyer if you are 12 or over children as young as 8 can have their own lawyers but these are not strict rules a lawyer will meet you and speak to you about your situation and they will decide if you can understand their advice - if they think that you can understand their advice and make decisions for yourself then they can be your lawyer Read more