Length of time a child is settled elsewhere may be taken into account when considering whether a permanence order can be granted
Scottish Borders Council v Z (2020) The Sheriff Appeal Court has found that the length of time a child is settled elsewhere can be taken into account when a court is deciding whether it is likely to be seriously detrimental for the child to be returned to the care of their parent(s). Case Summary The […]
Sheriff Court: Children’s Panels can instruct DNA tests
Sheriff finds Children’s Hearing should have included an order for a DNA test in Compulsory Supervision Order JS v Decision of a Children’s Hearing [2021] SC EDIN 1 This case concerned an appeal against a decision of a Children’s Hearing not to include measures on a Compulsory Supervision Order that would allow for the taking […]
