Children (Scotland) Act 1995

Date: 19th July 1995
Category: Policies & procedures
Author: Office of Public Sector Information

This act reformed the law of Scotland relating to children, the adoption of children and young people who as children have been looked after by a local authority; made new provision as respects the relationship between parent and child and guardian and child in the law of Scotland; made provision as respects residential establishments for children and certain other residential establishments; and other connected purposes.

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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Date: 2nd September 1990
Category: Policies & procedures, UK 1st periodic review
Author: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) applies to all children and young people aged 17 and under. The aim of the UNCRC is to recognise children's rights and ensure that children grow up in the spirit of peace, dignity, tolerance, freedom, equality and solidarity.

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