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Published: 12th December, 2017

Author: Lisa Paton

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  • Key opportunity to shape the law on sibling contact

    Sibling contact is one of the issues the Scottish Government is seeking views on as it reviews the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and shapes its family justice modernisation strategy.

  • New research project to examine rights of children to participate in family law cases

    We are delighted to be collaborating with the Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh on a new project on child participation in family law cases.

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    Clan Childlaw has launched an essay competition for law students.

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    To mark its 10-year anniversary, law centre Clan Childlaw is asking law students around Scotland: What is the biggest children’s rights issue in Scotland and how can the law be used to resolve it?

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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

Published: 25th January, 2018

Updated: 6th April, 2018

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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

Published: 22nd February, 2018

Updated: 1st May, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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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

Published: 9th March, 2018

Updated: 18th May, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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