Family law

Bill to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights.

Our response to the consultation on the law of succession.

Discussion paper published ahead of talks and update to Parliament.

New powers outlined for justice, public services and the economy

More choice for mixed sex couples.

This CRWIA considers the impact of the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill on children and young people.

This EQIA considers how the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill will impact on people with protected characteristics.

This BRIA analyses the likely costs and benefits to businesses and public bodies of the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill.

Cost and benefits to businesses and the third sector of the Children (Scotland) Bill.

Summary of the results of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) carried out in relation to the Children (Scotland) Bill.

Island-proofing assessment carried out in relation to the provisions of the Children (Scotland) Bill.

Assessment carried out in relation to the Children (Scotland) Bill to identify and mitigate risks to privacy, and identify how data protection regulations will be complied with.

Written assessment of the considerations carried out under the Fairer Scotland Duty in relation to the proposed provisions of the Children (Scotland) Bill. This assessment shows how the Bill could reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage.

Details of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) carried out in relation to the Children (Scotland) Bill.

This report evidences the consideration that has been given to the impact the Children (Scotland) Bill will have on children and young people.

Modernising family justice.

Our response outlining the way forward for the future of civil partnership in Scotland.

Summary report of analysis of responses to the consultation on the Review of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.

This report provides an analysis of the consultation responses from the consultation on the Review of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.