Resources

Damages awarded for historical sexual abuse

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

TJ v SB [2018] SAC (Civ) 15Read more

Launch of Stand Up For Siblings

Clan Childlaw is a partner in the multi-agency partnership ‘Stand Up For Siblings’ being launched in March 2018.Read more

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

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

Contact – risk of ostracism from ultra-orthodox religious community - Appeal allowed

Re M (Children) [2017] EWCA Civ 2164 (on appeal from J v B [2017] EWFC 4) (Ultra-Orthodox Judaism: Transgender)Read more

14-year-old girl successfully challenges Relevant Person Status of grandparents

CF v MF, GF and Locality Reporter [2017] CSIH 44Read more

Leaflets on law affecting children & young people

Clan Childlaw is hiring a NQ Solicitor who will deliver child-centred legal services to children and young people, including representation at court and Children’s Hearings. They will also deliver training and actively contribute to Clan Childlaw’s policy work.

Clan Childlaw welcomes Minister for Children and Young People's announcement of plans to improve the law for brothers and sisters in the care system

Clan Childlaw has welcomed Minister for Children and Young People Maree Todd MSP's announcement of plans to strengthen law for siblings in care system at a conference in Glasgow today.

Brothers & Sisters Matter: Delivering Sibling Contact for Looked After Children

We're really excited about our conference organised together with Siblings Reunited (STAR) today in Glasgow!

Stand Up for Siblings anniversay!

It's one year since SUFS was launched! It's been a busy year!

What we do

Law student essay competition

To mark our 10-year anniversary, we asked law students around Scotland: What is the biggest children’s rights issue in Scotland and how can the law be used to resolve it? Congratulations to winner Michael Malvenda!

Workshop: Sibling contact

Learn more about how you can facilitate sibling contact for looked after children.

Child law case summaries

Our 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.

Alison Reid

Principal Solicitor and Chief Executive

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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.

Clan Childlaw turns 10

Find out more about what we're doing to mark #clanat10

A-Z resource library

Our 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

What do we do? Podcasts on why Clan Childlaw was set up and the work we do

This year marks 10 years since Clan Childlaw was set up. In these two podcasts our Chief Executive and Principal Solicitor Alison Reid discusses our origins and the work we do. Read more

Stand Up for Siblings - launch of new partnership

'Stand up for Siblings' is being launched today to raise awareness of sibling separation and contact and the impact on looked after children and young people. The partnership aims to improve and change law, policy and practice. Read more