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City of Edinburgh Council granted permanence order with authority to adopt

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Supreme Court upholds protections for victims of human trafficking

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Petitioner asserting de facto parental relationship with nephews successfully challenges refusal of leave to appeal

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Court of Session judgment concerning discretionary leave to remain and the distinctive position of Scottish students regarding tuition fees

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“Best Interests of the Child” assessment in cases concerning temporary relocation

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Best interests of children a relevant consideration in discretionary extension of judicial review time bar

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Regarding the exercise of case management by a sheriff at Child Welfare Hearings

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Sheriff Appeal Court notes case highlights clash between procedure and need for flexibility when dealing with the interests of a child

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Regarding the effect an acquittal in the criminal courts has on established grounds in the Children’s Hearings system

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Use of accepted grounds in children's hearings as evidence in criminal proceedings

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Evidential burden on pursers in relocation cases

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Proof on whether the children's mother had subjected them to unnecessary medical treatment

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Evidential evaluation of hearsay statements of sexual abuse/inappropriate sexual contact from a child in civil proceedings

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Reliance of facts established at a grounds referral proof when considering a permanence order

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Proof concerning contact arrangements and the appropriateness of an order requiring parental cooperation

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Sheriff court decision to refuse the grant of both direct and indirect contact to a Pursuer after consideration of the matters set out in Section 11(7) of 1995 Act

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Sheriff Court decision on the correct test to be applied by a Children’s Hearing in considering whether to include a measure in a CSO prohibiting disclosure of a child’s place of residence

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Damages awarded for historical sexual abuse

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Ruling on the sheriff's failure to make an order for breach of contact order and contempt of court.

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Ruling on siblings' participation in children's hearings

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Appeals against a sheriff’s decision on appeal from a children's hearing decision should be an exceptional event

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A Scottish local authority Council breached its duty to provide an adequate plan to support an autistic child’s return education

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Legal Training

Our specialist training ensures you have a good working knowledge of Scottish child law in action, providing essential understanding to help you achieve positive outcomes for your clients. Read more

Launch of the Care Leavers' Law Service

On 18th June 2019 we welcomed nearly 100 colleagues from across the sector to the Lighthouse in Glasgow for an engagement and launch event for our new Care Leavers’ Law Service, a 5-year, Scotland-wide project funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Read more

UNCRC incorporation in Scotland - our consultation response

28th August 2019 - We are delighted the Scottish Government has committed to incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law. Read our response to the public consultation. Read more

What changes are there to children’s hearings during Covid-19?

New law has been put in place for children’s hearings and for looked after children during Covid-19. This blog explains what it means. Read more

Courts Update

Cases which were put on hold are now starting to progress again. Read about what to expect if you are involved in a case in the Scottish courts. Read more