Underage sexual activity: identifying child protection concerns
National guidance on meeting the needs of children and young people and identifying child protection concerns in relation to underage sexual activity.
ANNEX C: RELEVANT POLICY DOCUMENTS AND LEGISLATION
Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009
Part 5 - Abuse of position of trust
Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991
Part 2.4: A person under the age of 16 years shall have legal capacity to consent on his own behalf to any surgical, medical or dental procedure or treatment where, in the opinion of a qualified medical practitioner attending him, he is capable of understanding the nature and possible consequences of the procedure or treatment.
National Guidance on Child Protection (to be consulted on in summer)
Getting it right for every child
Evaluation of early implementation phases
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Book of Regulations: Chapter 16 - Children
General Medical Council Confidentiality Guidance 2009
0-18 years guidance: Child Protection
0-18 years guidance: Sexual Activity
Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice 2009
Respect and Responsibility, Strategy and Action Plan for Improving Sexual Health