Child Protection Guidance 2021

Appendices: Appendix E: United Nations Convention On the Rights Of The Child 225 National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 Version 1.0 September 2021 Article A child shall not be separated from parents against his or her will except when competent authorities decide, subject to judicial review and in accordance with applicable law and procedures, that this is necessary for the best interests of the child 9 Right to preserve personal relations when separated except if contrary to child’s interests 9.3 A child temporarily or permanently deprived of his or her family environment shall be entitled to special protection and assistance provided by the state; and right to periodic review for children placed for reasons of care, protection or treatment 20, 25 Right to a standard or living adequate for physical, mental, spiritual and moral development. Primary responsibilities of parents and duties of States Parties to support parents 27.1, 27.2, 27.3 Right to education and to experience education encompassing core intentions; to enjoy rest and play; and to participate in cultural and artistic life 28, 29a-e, 31 Right to preserve identity and to enjoy own culture, faith or language 8, 30 Freedom of expression; of thought, conscience and religion; of association 13, 14, 15 Protection from unlawful interference with his or her privacy, family home or correspondence; and from unlawful attacks on honour and reputation 16 Rights of children who infringe the law; considering age, circumstances; and wellbeing 40 Appropriate guidelines for protection from information and material injurious to wellbeing 17e Recognition of adoption subject to best interests as the paramount consideration 21 Child seeking refugee status shall receive appropriate protection and humanitarian assistance 22 Respect for international humanitarian law and protection of children affected by armed conflict 38 Protection from illicit transfer and non-return of children abroad 11 States Parties’ duty to take all reasonable measures to implement UNCRC rights 4

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