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Click here to find public consultation responses and evidence provided by our team to the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and UK Parliament
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, currently before Scottish Parliament, would 'fully and directly' bring the UNCRC into Scots law. The legislation would mean public authorities and the law must respect and protect UNCRC rights.
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The Scottish Parliament passed the Children (Scotland) Bill on 25th August 2020. Read about what is means here.
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3rd September 2020: Find out what you need to know about tenancies and evictions during Covid-19
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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!
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Summaries of cases undertaken by Clan Childlaw.
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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.
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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 were recently passed by the Scottish Parliament
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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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Events & Fundraising marking our 10th anniversary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cases which were put on hold are now starting to progress again. Read about what to expect if you are involved in a case in the Scottish courts.
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