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Secure accommodation rules not being followed: report

7th June 2021 | family-child law , human rights | Children , Human rights , Local government
Children's Commissioner study finds poor practice by authorities

Mixed sex civil partnership law comes into force

1st June 2021 | family-child law | Family and relationships
Couples can give notice to registrar from 1 June

Two child contact consultations open

22nd March 2021 | family-child law | Children
Ministers seek views on new registers, and contact centre regulation

Further domestic abuse control powers passed by MSPs

18th March 2021 | criminal law , family-child law
Unanimous support after stage 3 debate for Domestic Abuse (Protection) Bill

UNCRC Bill passes final Holyrood stage

17th March 2021 | family-child law , human rights | Human rights , Children
Unanimous backing for bringing children's rights into domestic Scots law

Redress for historical child abuse survivors

12th March 2021 | family-child law , human rights
New law means victims can obtain compensation

Court simplified divorce forms change from 1 March

18th February 2021 | family-child law | Family and divorce
Amendments reflect UK withdrawal from European Union

Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot

8th February 2021 | family-child law , civil litigation | Children , Civil court work
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring

Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill

4th February 2021 | family-child law , human rights | Human rights , Children
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope

Yousaf promises board to see in new domestic abuse law

27th January 2021 | criminal law , family-child law
Implementation board will consider operational issues raised

Hearing could place 17 year old in secure accommodation

26th January 2021 | family-child law , civil litigation | Children , Civil court work
Court holds judicial review proceedings incompetent, and unfounded in law

MSPs raise practical concerns over Domestic Abuse Bill

21st January 2021 | family-child law , criminal law
Stage 1 report seeks "extensive further consultation" ahead of approval

Hearing should have ordered paternity test: sheriff

11th January 2021 | family-child law | Children
Advice from National Convener posed the wrong tests

UNCRC bill should cover all service providers: report

21st December 2020 | family-child law , human rights | Human rights , Children
Stage 1 report supports general principles but calls for extended scope

Faculty backs new Domestic Abuse Bill protections

9th December 2020 | family-child law , criminal law | Family and relationships
Stage 1 submission supports proposed protection notice and order

Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force

23rd November 2020 | family-child law | Children
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views

Scullion LAW offers support network to families

20th November 2020 | family-child law , mental health-adult incapacity
Free expert advice for new clients

Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic

13th November 2020 | criminal law , family-child law
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases

MSPs seek views on new Domestic Abuse Bill

10th November 2020 | criminal law , family-child law
Stage 1 opens on measure to enable new temporary orders

Law to protect children comes into force

6th November 2020 | family-child law
Legislation aims to prevent physical punishment

Online training to help separated parents

23rd October 2020 | dispute resolution , family-child law
Initiative will focus on children’s wellbeing

Children's rights will cost more than budgeted: Faculty

19th October 2020 | family-child law | Children
Burden on public authorities, and cost of litigation, not factored in

Emergency orders the focus of new Domestic Abuse Bill

5th October 2020 | criminal law , family-child law
Police could issue protection notice pending confirmation by court

Rights of the Child Bill goes out to views

7th September 2020 | family-child law , human rights | Children , Human rights
Call for evidence as MSPs open stage 1
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