Resources

“Best Interests of the Child” assessment in cases concerning temporary relocation

14-year-old girl successfully challenges Relevant Person Status of grandparents

CF v MF, GF and Locality Reporter [2017] CSIH 44 Read more

A Scottish local authority Council breached its duty to provide an adequate plan to support an autistic child’s return education

Appeals against a sheriff’s decision on appeal from a children's hearing decision should be an exceptional event

A-Z resource library

Comprehensive library of material relating to children and young people's rights. This is reference point for all legal questions and problems children and young people might have. Read more

Best interests of children a relevant consideration in discretionary extension of judicial review time bar

Child law case summaries

Summaries of cases undertaken by Clan Childlaw. Read more

Child Law Network

A network established by Clan Childlaw to provide news and updates on child law developments in Scotland Read more

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) Read more

Court of Session judgment concerning discretionary leave to remain and the distinctive position of Scottish students regarding tuition fees

Damages awarded for historical sexual abuse

Evidential burden on pursers in relocation cases

Evidential evaluation of hearsay statements of sexual abuse/inappropriate sexual contact from a child in civil proceedings

Launch of Stand Up For Siblings

Clan Childlaw is a partner in the multi-agency partnership ‘Stand Up For Siblings’ being launched in March 2018. Read more

Leaflets on law affecting children & young people

Downloadable leaflets with valuable information pertaining to children and young people. Read more

Petitioner asserting de facto parental relationship with nephews successfully challenges refusal of leave to appeal

Proof concerning contact arrangements and the appropriateness of an order requiring parental cooperation

Proof on whether the children's mother had subjected them to unnecessary medical treatment

Regarding the effect an acquittal in the criminal courts has on established grounds in the Children’s Hearings system

Regarding the exercise of case management by a sheriff at Child Welfare Hearings

Reliance of facts established at a grounds referral proof when considering a permanence order

Ruling on the sheriff's failure to make an order for breach of contact order and contempt of court.

TJ v SB [2018] SAC (Civ) 15 Read more

Sheriff Appeal Court notes case highlights clash between procedure and need for flexibility when dealing with the interests of a child

Scottish Care Leavers Housing Advice Service

Clan Childlaw has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government to provide a legal service to prevent care experienced young people in Scotland from becoming homeless. The service is called the Scottish Care Leavers Housing Advice Service.
Current Vacancies

We have two vacancies for Administrators! Apply by noon on Monday 13th September 2021!
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

On 26 July 2021, the law changed on what local authorities and Children’s Hearings have to do to support brothers and sisters.

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

On 26 July 2021, the law changed on what local authorities and Children’s Hearings have to do to support brothers and sisters.
Access to Records
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
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.
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
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!
Child law case summaries

Summaries of cases undertaken by Clan Childlaw.
Current Vacancies

We have two vacancies for Administrators! Apply by noon on Monday 13th September 2021!
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.