Family law

This report by the Scottish Youth Parliament contains responses from young people in relation to the Scottish Government consultations on child welfare reporters and the regulation of child contact services. This relates to the Children (Scotland) Act 2020.

This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

Guidance to support child protection committees to reflect, learn and improve child protection systems and practice when a child or young person dies, is significantly harmed, or was at risk of death or significant harm or where effective practice has prevented harm or risk of harm.

This report shows the results of the public consultation on the revised national guidance for child protection in Scotland, and our response to the results.

This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during June 2021.

Fifth two-monthly report to the Scottish Parliament on the steps taken to ensure that the solemnisation of marriages and registration of civil partnerships continues to be available and on the number of marriages and civil partnerships that have taken place during the two month reporting period.

A special restriction on intercountry adoptions from Nigeria has been implemented due to significant child safeguarding concerns about practices and procedures in the Nigerian intercountry adoption system.

A special restriction on intercountry adoptions from Nigeria has been implemented due to significant child safeguarding concerns about practices and procedures in the Nigerian intercountry adoption system.

A special restriction on intercountry adoptions from Nigeria has been implemented due to significant child safeguarding concerns about practices and procedures in the Nigerian intercountry adoption system.

A special restriction on intercountry adoptions from Nigeria has been implemented due to significant child safeguarding concerns about practices and procedures in the Nigerian intercountry adoption system.

Fourth two-monthly report to the Scottish Parliament on the steps taken to ensure that the solemnisation of marriages and registration of civil partnerships continues to be available and on the number of marriages and civil partnerships that have taken place during the two month reporting period.

Funding of up to £20 million available for solicitors.

Updated guidance for legal professionals on applicable law and on jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of judgments in cross-EU border civil and commercial legal cases from 1 January 2021.

Updated guidance for legal professionals on cross-EU border family law (including divorce and child maintenance) from 1 January 2021.

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.