Clan Childlaw 10-year anniversary fundraising challenge: 10 Years 10 Munros

In 2018 Clan Childlaw turns 10.

We will be marking this anniversary with a number of events and fundraising challenges.

Over the course of the anniversary year, member of the Clan Childlaw team, friends and family will tackle 10 Scottish munros.

We have opened a fundraising page here and would be delighted to receive donations which will be used to help continue our vital service for children and young people.

For more information please contact [email protected].

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Clan Childlaw's work to keep The Promise

As we celebrate the third anniversary of the Independent Care Review, Clan Childlaw is reflecting on what we have done so far to #KeepThePromise and our priorities and goals for the coming years.
Clan Childlaw secures funding to ensure young people in conflict with the law have their rights respected

We are delighted to share that Clan Childlaw has secured funding from The Promise Partnership for the Rights In-Justice project.
Festive Opening Hours 2022

Our lawyers are still here to help over Christmas and New Year, but our opening hours will be a bit different.
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Update on the UNCRC Bill in Scotland

25 May 2022 | Yesterday the Scottish Government announced how it plans to bring the UNCRC Bill within the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers following the Supreme Court ruling in October 2021.

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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
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.
Vacancies

We have no current vacancies.
Sibling rights

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