Elizabeth Horsfall

Child Welfare Reporter and Safeguarder

Elizabeth Horsfall prepares reports in Sheriff Court actions, primarily in East and Central Scotland.

Elizabeth prepares child welfare reports to assist Sheriffs in making decisions about residence and contact arrangements for children.

She acts as a Reporting Officer and Curator ad litem in applications for permanence orders and adoption orders.

She acts as safeguarder in applications under The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

She was previously a safeguarder in Children's Hearings and Children's Referrals.

Elizabeth practiced as a solicitor from 1991 to 2010.

CPD & Training with Elizabeth Horsfall:

Child Welfare Reporter Seminar 2021 On-demand

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On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Civil court work, Adoption, Children, Family and divorce
Watch our speakers deliver a deep-dive into the changing landscape around child welfare reporters in Scotland.

Child Welfare Reporters Webinar

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Live online
31st October 2025 09:30 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Adoption, Children, Family and divorce, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Wills, executries and trusts
Join our webinar dedicated to updating your knowledge of domestic abuse in Scotland.