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Free legal advice for and about kids - we can help you with any questions about the law
We are the only Law Centre in Scotland that works exclusively for children and young people. We provide services throughout the whole of Scotland.
We help children and young people, their families and carers, and professionals working for and with children by providing free expert legal advice and information through our advice line, email and website.
We also provide a wide range of training on the law and children's rights to groups and individuals across Scotland, and produce a range of publications and on various legal issues. We also do visits to schools and young people's organisations.
Just out, a brand new publication "Pre to 3 a Guide for Teenage Mothers" . Go to our Publications page to view and order.
Our New Open Training course programme runs from February 2013 to June 2013. Check out the range of courses we offer on our Training page. Download the course programme and booking form.
Changing the Culture B v G Seminar, in association with Murray Stable- read the full report of the day's discussions by Janys Scott QC
TAKE NOTE- The National Advocacy Service for the Additional Support Needs Tribunal for Scotland is available to children, young people, their families and carers who may need to make a reference to the Additional Support Needs Tribunal. We work in partnership with Barnardos but are the first point of contact for this service. If you think we can help, please call the Scottish Child Law Centre on 0131 667 6333 or Free for Under 21's 0800 328 8970.
Scottish Child Law Centre Patrons - Dame Elish Angiolini QC, Sheriff Brian Kearney and Janys Scott QC.
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Latest News
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Thank you to everyone who attended our conference on the new Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 - 'The Changes and The Challenges'. Special thanks to all our speakers who gave enlightening and informative presentations on the interpretation of the Act and how to keep the child at the centre. A copy of the audio recording of the event is available, please contact us by email if you wish to order one. Copies of the speaker presentations can be downloaded from our Events page.
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Translated Publications
Our publication, 'A Guide to Parents' Responsibilities and Rights' is now available in French, Polish, German, Hungarian and Mandarin.
Click here for these translations.
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Training
We can provide external training to suit the needs of your organisation, and have a full programme of Open Trainng courses on all aspects of Child Law. Visit our Training pages to find out more.
Latest News
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Thank you to everyone who attended our conference on the new Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 - 'The Changes and The Challenges'. Special thanks to all our speakers who gave enlightening and informative presentations on the interpretation of the Act and how to keep the child at the centre. A copy of the audio recording of the event is available, please contact us by email if you wish to order one. Copies of the speaker presentations can be downloaded from our Events page.