Leaflets on law affecting children & young people

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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.
Appeals on the decisions of children's hearings should only be done in very exceptional circumstances
Calling all law students! Clan Childlaw launches essay competition

Clan Childlaw has launched an essay competition for law students.
Law student essay competition

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?

Appeals on the decisions of children's hearings should only be done in very exceptional circumstances
A Scottish local authority Council breached its duty to provide an adequate plan to support an autistic child’s return education.
Contact – risk of ostracism from ultra-orthodox religious community - Appeal allowed

Re M (Children) [2017] EWCA Civ 2164 (on appeal from J v B [2017] EWFC 4) (Ultra-Orthodox Judaism: Transgender)
14-year-old girl successfully challenges Relevant Person Status of grandparents

CF v MF, GF and Locality Reporter [2017] CSIH 44
Child law case summaries
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Strategic litigation resources

A host of strategic litigation resources including articles we've written, conference papers, and links to publications and resources from Scotland, the UK and internationally.

Our Training

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

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

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