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Opinion and analysis blog

Continuing Care, implementation, and the gap in rights protection

Continuing Care, implementation, and the gap in rights protection

Legal Policy Manager Katy Nisbet writes about the importance of the right to Continuing Care and considers Clan Childlaw's role in helping children to access their rights. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2022

Updated: 13th June, 2022

Life without siblings - policy wins and reality losses

Life without siblings - policy wins and reality losses

Our new Legal Policy Manager Katy Nisbet reflects on why the recent BBC documentary ‘Split Up In Care - Life Without Siblings’ resonated so deeply with her as she settles into her new role at Clan Childlaw. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 25th April, 2022

UNCRC in Scotland: What does the UK Government’s legal challenge mean?

UNCRC in Scotland: What does the UK Government’s legal challenge mean?

Our Legal Policy Manager Janet Cormack explains what has happened so far with UNCRC in Scotland and what could happen next. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Janet Cormack

Brexit and the rights of young people in Scotland

Brexit and the rights of young people in Scotland

It seems inevitable that a significant number of children and young people will find themselves without legal settled status when the deadline passes on 30 June. They will find themselves ineligible for housing benefits with no right to work, study and live in the UK. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2021

Updated: 9th July, 2021

Author: Deleted User

Changes to the law on behaviour in childhood and criminal record checks

Changes to the law on behaviour in childhood and criminal record checks

New laws mean it’s much less likely someone with childhood convictions will have these disclosed when applying for jobs, courses, or volunteer work Read more

Published: 30th November, 2020

Updated: 31st January, 2022

Author: Deleted User

New guidance on Continuing Care and Welfare Assessments

New guidance on Continuing Care and Welfare Assessments

Together with CELCIS and the Care Inspectorate, we have written a Practice Note to help explain the rights of looked after young people to stay put in positive care placements after they leave care. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2020

What changes will the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 make for children and young people?

What changes will the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 make for children and young people?

The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 improves legal protection for children's right to be heard in courts and children's hearings and their right to a family life with their brothers and sisters - this blog explains the changes it will make Read more

Published: 4th September, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Janet Cormack

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

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

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

Published: 16th April, 2020

Updated: 12th April, 2021

Who are Clan Childlaw and what has working for them as a trainee for three months been like?

Who are Clan Childlaw and what has working for them as a trainee for three months been like?

Justice First Fellow and Clan Childlaw trainee Louise Herd blogs about the first three months of her social welfare traineeship Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Should it be mandatory for judges to explain court decisions to children?

Should it be mandatory for judges to explain court decisions to children?

Rebecca Scott, Managing Solicitor at Clan, discusses changes proposed in the Children (Scotland) Bill that would place a duty on courts to ensure decisions are explained to children - and argues it should be judges themselves who speak or write to children Read more

Published: 10th February, 2020

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Rebecca Scott

Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 - from 29th November under 12s can no longer be referred to Hearings on offence grounds

Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 - from 29th November under 12s can no longer be referred to Hearings on offence grounds

From 29th November 2019, children who commit an offence when aged under 12 will no longer be able to be referred to a Children’s Hearing on offence grounds. They can only be referred on care and protection grounds. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2019

Updated: 17th July, 2020

Author: Deleted User

My time as a Justice First Fellow

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. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2019

Updated: 1st October, 2019

Author: Deleted User

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  • Rights of Attendance at Children's Hearings

    Rights of Attendance at Children's Hearings

    This case study addresses commonly asked questions about the rights of attendance in children's hearings: who has the right to attend, does the child have to go, who can be the child's representative and other considerations.

  • Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies

    We are hiring an Impact and Evidence Lead, Fundraising Manager and Office Manager

  • Clan Childlaw responds to the Children's Care and Justice Bill consultation

    Clan Childlaw responds to the Children's Care and Justice Bill consultation

    27 Jun 2022 | Clan Childlaw has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the Children's Care and Justice Bill. Our submission focused on the need to uphold the human rights of children who are in conflict with the law in Scotland.

  • Update on the UNCRC Bill in Scotland

    Update on the UNCRC Bill in Scotland

    25 May 2022 | Yesterday the Scottish Government announced how it plans to bring the UNCRC Bill within the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers following the Supreme Court ruling in October 2021.

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  • Access to Records

    Access to Records

  • What changes will the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 make for children and young people?

    What changes will the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 make for children and young people?

    The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 improves legal protection for children's right to be heard in courts and children's hearings and their right to a family life with their brothers and sisters - this blog explains the changes it will make

  • What we do

    What we do

    Clan Childlaw is Scotland's law centre for children and young people. We protect and strengthen children’s rights and improve their lives.

  • Changes to the Law for Brothers and Sisters

    Changes to the Law for Brothers and Sisters

    On 26 July 2021, the law changed on what local authorities and Children’s Hearings have to do to support brothers and sisters.

  • Sibling rights

    Sibling rights

    We have long called for the law to be changed to prioritise care experienced children and young people's sibling relationships and are delighted that these changes are now law

  • Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies

    We are hiring an Impact and Evidence Lead, Fundraising Manager and Office Manager

  • Are you a child or young person without British citizenship? Here’s some advice on how to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

    Are you a child or young person without British citizenship? Here’s some advice on how to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

    Children and young people, including care leavers, must apply to the EU Settlement scheme if they are an EU, EEA or Swiss national. The deadline to apply is 30 June 2021.

  • UNCRC in Scotland: What does the UK Government’s legal challenge mean?

    UNCRC in Scotland: What does the UK Government’s legal challenge mean?

    Our Legal Policy Manager Janet Cormack explains what has happened so far with UNCRC in Scotland and what could happen next.

  • Child law case summaries

    Summaries of cases undertaken by Clan Childlaw.

  • Law student essay competition

    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!

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