Resources

Child Law Network

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

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) 15 Read 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 44 Read more

Child law case summaries

Summaries of cases undertaken by Clan Childlaw. Read more

Leaflets on law affecting children & young people

Downloadable leaflets with valuable information pertaining to children and young people. Read more

A-Z resource library

Comprehensive library of material relating to children and young people's rights. This is reference point for all legal questions and problems children and young people might have. Read more

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Vacancies - Managing Solicitor

Vacancies with Clan Childlaw

Stand Up for Siblings shortlisted for award

Stand Up for Siblings has been shortlisted for the Herald Society Awards 2019 in the Partnership category

New event: launch of the Street Legal project

Clan Childlaw and Shelter Scotland are hosting a launch event for the new Street Legal Project

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.

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!

Child law case summaries

Summaries of cases undertaken by Clan Childlaw.

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.

Alison Reid

Principal Solicitor and Chief Executive

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.

Get legal help for a child or young person

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.