Category Archives: Child Law

Holyrood 2016 – Manifestos on civil justice

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Iain Nisbet

Just time before the election for a quick review of the parties’ views on various topics related to civil justice – based on my own skim reading of the manifestos. First, some areas of agreement.  Both Labour and SNP are … Continue reading →

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Voice of the Child in the Judicial System – 10 February 2011

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

Voice of the Child in the Judicial System – 10 February 2011 CHILDREN 1ST is delighted to announce that on 10th February 2011 at the Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel, Haymarket, Esther Rantzen CBE, journalist and founder of ChildLine, and the … Continue reading →

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Bring back the belt!

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

An old chestnut, perhaps, but one which does have a habit of returning with unerring regularity.  The Herald reports that UKIP Scotland are calling for a return of corporal punishment to our schools, in an attempt to restore discipline and … Continue reading →

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CL@N joins SALC

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Edinburgh based child law specialists, CL@N Child Law, have been admitted as full members of the Scottish Association of Law Centres. Continue reading →

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Robert Green Arrested

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

The Press and Journal have today reported the arrest of campaigner Robert Green on a charge of breach of the peace. He was on his way to distribute leaflets in Aberdeen to draw attention to the plight of Hollie Greig, … Continue reading →

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Lawyers in Children’s Tribunals

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Iain Nisbet

Minister for Children and Young People, Adam Ingram MSP says that paying for lawyers for vulnerable adults at the Children’s Panel is a “moral duty”. Continue reading →

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