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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

Clan Childlaw welcomes changes to the law for brothers and sisters in Scotland

Press Release: 26 July 2021. On 26 July, the law is changing as the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 and changing regulations give new rights to siblings in Scotland. The new law emphasises the importance of ensuring brothers and sisters live together whenever possible.
Changes to the Law for Brothers and Sisters

From 26 July 2021, the law is changing on what local authorities and Children’s Hearings have to do to support brothers and sisters.
Challenging Homelessness Decisions: Children, Young People and Families

25 August, 10.00 - 12.00. This free lawyer-led workshop will explain how to challenge homeless application decisions affecting children, young people, and families in Edinburgh.
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.

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

From 26 July 2021, the law is changing on what local authorities and Children’s Hearings have to do to support brothers and sisters.
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.
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!
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 and will come into force in July 2021
Access to Records
Child law case summaries

Summaries of cases undertaken by Clan Childlaw.
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
About Our Training

We provide lawyer-led training about children's rights and the law in Scotland. We use our legal expertise and experience to train lawyers, advocates, and frontline workers who support children and young people.
Alison Reid

Principal Solicitor and Chief Executive