Legal news
- in the category: family-child law
Hearing should have ordered paternity test: sheriff
Advice from National Convener posed the wrong tests
UNCRC bill should cover all service providers: report
Stage 1 report supports general principles but calls for extended scope
Faculty backs new Domestic Abuse Bill protections
Stage 1 submission supports proposed protection notice and order
Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views
Scullion LAW offers support network to families
Free expert advice for new clients
Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases
MSPs seek views on new Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 opens on measure to enable new temporary orders
Law to protect children comes into force
Legislation aims to prevent physical punishment
Online training to help separated parents
Initiative will focus on children’s wellbeing
Children's rights will cost more than budgeted: Faculty
Burden on public authorities, and cost of litigation, not factored in
Emergency orders the focus of new Domestic Abuse Bill
Police could issue protection notice pending confirmation by court
Rights of the Child Bill goes out to views
Call for evidence as MSPs open stage 1