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Secure accommodation rules not being followed: report
Children's Commissioner study finds poor practice by authorities
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Mixed sex civil partnership law comes into force
Couples can give notice to registrar from 1 June
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Two child contact consultations open
Ministers seek views on new registers, and contact centre regulation
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Further domestic abuse control powers passed by MSPs
Unanimous support after stage 3 debate for Domestic Abuse (Protection) Bill
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UNCRC Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Unanimous backing for bringing children's rights into domestic Scots law
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Redress for historical child abuse survivors
New law means victims can obtain compensation
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Court simplified divorce forms change from 1 March
Amendments reflect UK withdrawal from European Union
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Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring
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Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope
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Yousaf promises board to see in new domestic abuse law
Implementation board will consider operational issues raised
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Hearing could place 17 year old in secure accommodation
Court holds judicial review proceedings incompetent, and unfounded in law
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MSPs raise practical concerns over Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 report seeks "extensive further consultation" ahead of approval
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Hearing should have ordered paternity test: sheriff
Advice from National Convener posed the wrong tests
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UNCRC bill should cover all service providers: report
Stage 1 report supports general principles but calls for extended scope
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Faculty backs new Domestic Abuse Bill protections
Stage 1 submission supports proposed protection notice and order
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Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views
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Scullion LAW offers support network to families
Free expert advice for new clients
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Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases
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MSPs seek views on new Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 opens on measure to enable new temporary orders
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Law to protect children comes into force
Legislation aims to prevent physical punishment
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Online training to help separated parents
Initiative will focus on children’s wellbeing
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Children's rights will cost more than budgeted: Faculty
Burden on public authorities, and cost of litigation, not factored in
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Emergency orders the focus of new Domestic Abuse Bill
Police could issue protection notice pending confirmation by court
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Rights of the Child Bill goes out to views
Call for evidence as MSPs open stage 1