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Policy Collaboration

We work collaboratively with many other organisations and individuals on a range of child law issues and are always keen to hear from anyone who thinks they might want to work with us on a particular issue. If you would like to get in touch, please email our Policy & Advocacy Consultant, Fiona Jones, at [email protected].

Using the law to create change: Children's Rights Strategic Litigation Group

We coordinate a Children's Rights Strategic Litigation Group which meets periodically as a forum for knowledge exchange and collaboration on using the law to further children's rights in Scotland. If you would like to know more or join the group, please contact our Legal Policy Coordinator, Janet Cormack, at [email protected].

Training & Events

We organise training, including bespoke training, and events on issues relating to child law and children's rights. For more information please visit our training page or contact us at [email protected].

Latest

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

This conference will explore the latest practice, policy and legal developments in delivering sibling contact for looked after children in Scotland. It will bring together delegates from and close the Sibling Contact Workshop series Clan Childlaw and STAR have delivered all over Scotland over the last year and look to the future in considering what needs to be done now to protect and prioritise the relationships of brothers and sisters in care.
Supreme Court judgment on the disclosure of criminal records - Clan Childlaw press release

30 January 2019: Today the UK Supreme Court issued its judgment in 3 cases relating to the disclosure of criminal records in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. Clan Childlaw intervened in these cases to explain the Scottish system in relation to the disclosure of childhood offending behaviour.
Mike Heffron

Operations Manager
Care Leavers Law Service

The Care Leavers Law Service is a five year project funded by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. The project will provide legal advice and representation to care leavers.