Child protection

Promoting child-friendly justice.

New report shows gaps in support

Record of assessments of the Child Protection Improvement Programme, testing how the programme would affect our aims for equality.

Assessment of how the Child Protection Improvement Programme affects the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.

Review into death of Liam Fee

National action plan on internet safety.

Refreshed action plan on internet safety for children and young people to ensure appropriate training, support and information is in place.

Guidelines for health practitioners on identifying and responding to a child or young person who may be at risk of or affected by sexual exploitation.

Legislation planned to support children and their families.

Report on the key messages and next steps of the Child Protection Improvement Programme.

Emotional abuse and neglect will be a criminal offence.

Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald MSP delivers a speech on improving Scotland's child protection systems.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP delivers a speech to Scottish Parliament on the progress of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

Key considerations that should inform all professionals’ and agencies' interpretations of their responsibilities in relation to child sexual exploitation.

Terms of reference for our review of child protection committees, registers and case conferences, and initial and significant case reviews.

Update on progress since the publication of both the national action plan and 'Safeguarding Scotland’s vulnerable children from child abuse'.

Guidance on how to support children and young people to make informed decisions on matters which influence their lives.