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Two child contact consultations open
Ministers seek views on new registers, and contact centre regulation
Further domestic abuse control powers passed by MSPs
Unanimous support after stage 3 debate for Domestic Abuse (Protection) Bill
UNCRC Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Unanimous backing for bringing children's rights into domestic Scots law
Redress for historical child abuse survivors
New law means victims can obtain compensation
Court simplified divorce forms change from 1 March
Amendments reflect UK withdrawal from European Union
Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring
Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope
Yousaf promises board to see in new domestic abuse law
Implementation board will consider operational issues raised
Hearing could place 17 year old in secure accommodation
Court holds judicial review proceedings incompetent, and unfounded in law
MSPs raise practical concerns over Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 report seeks "extensive further consultation" ahead of approval
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
