The following links take you to news releases
relating to the 10th Anniversary of the UN Year of the
Family. Up-to-date news and information will be added
regularly.
16/06/2004
Scottish Parliament - Official
Report
Minister for Justice , Cathy Jamieson on "Family Matters: Improving
Family Law in Scotland "
14/05/2004
UN International Year of the
Family
Parents should have greater involvement in their
children's education - Minister.
05/04/2004
Family law proposals
New legal safeguards to prevent children being
used as 'pawns' when relationships break down.
24/03/2004
Family trends research
published
Latest figures into family structure and
attitudes to families.
16/03/2004
Adoption statistics
Latest figures show that 99 per cent of all
applications are granted.
11/09/2003
Adoption and fostering
Discussion paper on the future of adoption and
fostering legislation.