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Milestones

We aim to improve life chances for children and young people in Scotland by making sure that every young person in Scotland has access to the legal advice they need and by securing the recognition and enforcement of their rights in Scots Law. These are some of the milestones we have reached in the 10 years since Clan Childlaw was set up:

10-year anniversary conference: Defending Children's Human Rights in Scotland: Where are we now?

10-year anniversary conference: Defending Children's Human Rights in Scotland: Where are we now?

On 11th May 2018 we organised a conference to mark Clan Childlaw's 10 years looking at progress made and challenges ahead in defending children's rights in Scotland Read more

Published: 1st August, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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2012 Strategic litigation event

2012 Strategic litigation event

CELCIS, Clan Childlaw and Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People held a joint event in Edinburgh on 25th June 2012, to discuss opportunities for strategic litigation. Read more

Published: 11th June, 2013

Updated: 1st August, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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5-year anniversary conference: Making Rights Real

5-year anniversary conference: Making Rights Real

In March 2014 Clan Childlaw and CELCIS hosted and innovative and interactive conference promoting adopting a child-centred and integrated children’s rights approach to looked after children, for all those involved in their lives. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2013

Updated: 1st August, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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Clan at 10

Clan at 10

Events & Fundraising marking our 10th anniversary Read more

Published: 16th April, 2018

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Janet Cormack

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Clan Childlaw 10-year Anniversary Parliamentary Reception

Clan Childlaw 10-year Anniversary Parliamentary Reception

On 6th November 2018 we hosted a reception in the Scottish Parliament entitled ‘Clan Childlaw: 10 years of access to justice for children and young people’. We were delighted to announce our new Care Leavers' Law Service at the event. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: Janet Cormack

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Clan Childlaw wins Pro-Bono Award at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2019

Clan Childlaw wins Pro-Bono Award at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2019

We are delighted to have won the Pro-Bono award sponsored by the Law Society of Scotland at The Herald Law Awards on Wednesday 27th November. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2019

Updated: 11th December, 2020

Author: Janet Cormack

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Client successfully challenges relevant person status of grandparents

Client successfully challenges relevant person status of grandparents

In CF v MF, GF and Locality Reporter [2017] CSIH 44, our client successfully challenged the relevant person status of her grandparents Read more

Published: 26th January, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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Intervening in AB v Her Majesty's Advocate

Intervening in AB v Her Majesty's Advocate

We intervened in this case to put forward a child law perspective. The Supreme Court found a provision of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 incompatible with article 8 ECHR. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2016

Updated: 2nd August, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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Intervening in the Named Person case

Intervening in the Named Person case

We intervened as third party to present the children's rights perspective in the Named Person case in the Court of Session and Supreme Court. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2016

Updated: 2nd August, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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Launch of the Care Leavers' Law Service

Launch of the Care Leavers' Law Service

On 18th June 2019 we welcomed nearly 100 colleagues from across the sector to the Lighthouse in Glasgow for an engagement and launch event for our new Care Leavers’ Law Service, a 5-year, Scotland-wide project funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: Parisa Shirazi

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Policy Development Unit launched

Policy Development Unit launched

In November 2011, we launched our evidence-based Policy Development Unit Read more

Published: 30th September, 2011

Updated: 1st August, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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Street Legal launched

Street Legal launched

Launched in 2016, Street Legal is an innovative partnership project between Clan Childlaw and Rock Trust providing free legal advice and help to young people (up to the age of 26) who are either experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2016

Updated: 2nd August, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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Winners of Pro Bono Award at Scottish Legal Awards 2017

Winners of Pro Bono Award at Scottish Legal Awards 2017

We were delighted to be awarded the Pro Bono award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2017 Read more

Published: 26th January, 2018

Author: Janet Cormack

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    Get legal help for a child or young person

    Information for professionals, support, advocacy, and advice workers or foster carers seeking help with the law or a legal problem for a child or young person they are working with. You will find frequently asked questions, case studies and other information on this page.

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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. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2018

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Launch of the Care Leavers' Law Service

Launch of the Care Leavers' Law Service

On 18th June 2019 we welcomed nearly 100 colleagues from across the sector to the Lighthouse in Glasgow for an engagement and launch event for our new Care Leavers’ Law Service, a 5-year, Scotland-wide project funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: Parisa Shirazi

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UNCRC incorporation in Scotland - our consultation response

UNCRC incorporation in Scotland - our consultation response

28th August 2019 - We are delighted the Scottish Government has committed to incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law. Read our response to the public consultation. Read more

Published: 27th August, 2019

Updated: 29th August, 2019

Author: Janet Cormack

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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: 3rd September, 2020

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Courts Update

Courts Update

Read about what to expect if you are involved in a case in the Scottish courts. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Author: Janet Cormack

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