by SCLC | Aug 17, 2021 | News, News
We know that children with care experience are more likely than their peers to experience police contact and criminalisation, despite no evidence that they commit greater offences than other children. They are also less likely to receive support at the police station...
by Staff | Apr 28, 2021 | News
The SCLC welcomes the passing of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Bill on 16th March 2021. The Bill will come into force 6 months after receiving Royal Assent and we look forward to undertaking work with other...
by Staff | Jan 5, 2021 | News
Lord President issued his updated Guidance on COVID-19 and compliance with court orders in January 2020. To read this version of the guidance please follow the link below...
by Staff | Nov 25, 2020 | News
On the 21 November 2020 a national scheme offering advocacy service to children and young people going through Children’s Hearing System became operational. All children in need of advocacy worker and advocacy support are entitled to receive it. To find out more...
by Staff | Sep 30, 2020 | News
The new United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill has been introduced at the Scottish Parliament on the 1 September 2020. The Scottish Parliament is eager to hear submissions from Individuals and Organisations about the Bill....
by Staff | Aug 27, 2020 | News
The New Children (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament this week. The Bill introduces number of changes, including changes related to vulnerable witnesses, regulation of contact centres and child welfare reporters, sibling rights, paramount...
