From Tuesday 16 July, all children and young people in Scotland under the age of 18 will have protected rights under The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. The Act is a landmark piece of legislation that...
Lord Advocate announces review of diversion from prosecution for sexual offences Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has ordered a review of how prosecutors deal with diversion from prosecution in cases of serious sexual offences such as rape. If you would like to find out...
North Lanarkshire Child Protection Procedures On 29 September 2023 we will launch our updated Child Protection Procedures in North Lanarkshire. These procedures have been refreshed in line with the National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021. There...
It is a busy time for Adult Support and Protection (ASP) on both national and local levels. Referrals for adults at risk of harm are increasing annually, and we continue to see the understanding of and interest in Adult Support and Protection increasing year on year....