Family Matters - Children and Young People
We hope that the information on these pages will give you a general idea about family law in Scotland and what it means for children and young people living in Scotland today.
You will find information here about:
What the law expects parents, guardians and others to do for children. Follow the link parental responsibilities and rights.
Physical punishment (such as smacking and hitting children)
Joint Birth Registration the legal implications of jointly registering the birth of your child.
You might also want to speak to someone or find out more information. The links page gives links to organisations that might be able to help you. It also contains links to other topics that you might need to know about.
Scottish Ministers' vision for children and young people in Scotland
Scottish Ministers' vision for children and young people in Scotland is that they are safe, nurtured, achieving, healthy, respected and responsible, active and included. This means that your parents or guardians, grandparents, teachers, doctors, and other people who are responsible for helping you must do all they can to protect and care for you, to help you do well at school and to make sure that you are happy and confident.