Webinar Prices:
£65 + VAT (member) / £130 + VAT (non-member)
This new webinar examines how the voice of the child is taken into account in Scottish family proceedings, focusing on the legal framework, current practice and judicial approach. It will explore practical and ethical challenges for practitioners, including how children’s views are obtained, assessed and weighed in decision-making. After attending, delegates will understand:
- when and how a child’s views are taken under s11 of the 1995 Act
- whether the child’s voice truly independent?
- pressure, coaching and alignment with a parent
- the weight given at different ages
- when views are unreliable or problematic
- procedural fairness for parents
- risks for solicitors when advancing or challenging a child's position
