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UNCRC Bill brought to Holyrood
Children's Rights Convention to become part of Scots domestic law
Children (Scotland) Bill passes final stage
Unanimous support from MSPs after stage 3 debate
Sibling rights to be extended by stage 3 amendments
Minister proposes to allow additional participation in children's hearings
Clan Childlaw seeks further sibling rights at hearings
Call for stage 3 amendments to Children (Scotland) Bill
Carloway seeks to allay child contact concerns
Reply to Shared Parenting Scotland affirms right to attend remote hearings
Villiers maintenance appeal refused – by majority
Supreme Court splits 3-2 in favour of wife's application in English courts
Civil partnership law to come in "as soon as possible"
Minister in pledge to MSPs as bill passes stage 3
Provide for complex cases: Faculty cohabitant response
Submission calls for clearer policy in Act, and flexible powers for court
Clan Childlaw "disappointed" at relevant persons decision
Law centre believes too much left to discretion over children's hearings
Children's hearings could open to all under-18s
Ministers consult on extending reach of support system
Views sought on working of virtual children's hearings
Survey seeks to understand experiences of everyone involved
Contact complaints soar in lockdown: Shared Parenting
Parent support organisation reports 81% rise in helpline calls
English Family Court paper sees disruption till 2021
President sets out requirements during "long road" to normal working
Mental health law needs more focus on young: Faculty
Review submission calls for more tailored provisions to safeguard rights
Children Bill passes first Holyrood stage
All-party support for principles of reform bill
Bill for mixed sex civil partners passes first stage
MSPs support general principles without division
Commission extends deadline for cohabitation responses
Extra month allowed for submissions due to COVID-19
Government to publish guidance on emergency marriages
Someone close to death, or due to be sent overseas, could be given licence
Children Bill must be resourced, Justice Committee warns
Stage 1 report supports bill but calls for better infrastructure
Prioritise child contact cases, support group pleads
Shared Parenting Scotland seeks Justice Secretary's help to avoid "logjam"
Stage 1 report backs civil partnership extension
MSPs suggest married couples should be able to convert
Lord President issues guidance on family orders compliance
Parties encouraged to maintain arrangements or agree alternatives
Cohabitant provision same as divorce? Paper seeks views
Scottish Law Commission publishes Discussion Paper on Cohabitation
Effect of Civil Partnership Bill not yet clear: Faculty
Submission highlights regulation powers among "complex" provisions