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Secure accommodation rules not being followed: report
Children's Commissioner study finds poor practice by authorities

Mixed sex civil partnership law comes into force
Couples can give notice to registrar from 1 June

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

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