Legal parenthood is centred on parental rights and responsibilities (‘PRRs’). The Act defines these separately, though they are in practice intertwined. The responsibilities of parents are: to safeguard and promote…
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Legal parenthood is centred on parental rights and responsibilities (‘PRRs’). The Act defines these separately, though they are in practice intertwined. The responsibilities of parents are: to safeguard and promote…
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‘Capacity’ is a medical and legal term which refers to a person’s ability (or lack of ability) to deal with their own affairs. The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000…
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A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you (the ‘Granter’) to nominate someone (the ‘Attorney’) to manage your affairs. Unlike Guardianship Orders, which are granted by a…
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A worker has died after sustaining serious burn injuries. The man worked at the chipboard Norbord factory in Stirlingshire and received fatal burn injuries in an accident in the factory. Police…
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A construction worker has been killed in a workplace accident on the construction site of the new Queensferry Crossing bridge being built across the Firth of Forth. A 60-year-old construction…
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Thousands of cyclists have taken part in a campaign in Edinburgh called Pedal on Parliament in an attempt to encourage the Scottish Government to invest in cycling in Scotland, including…
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Safety inspections at construction sites in Scotland fell by more than 50% in the last year with budget cuts and constraints being one of the major reasons cited by a…
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A recent study has found that when it comes to passing on an inheritance or leaving a legacy, grandchildren are the most likely to benefit. Data from SunLife found that…
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A new report from Holyrood’s Justice Committee has warned that a “wholesale” review of Scots Family Law may be required following concerns about the effectiveness of family law in the…
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A number of divorce experts have warned couples about the danger of using social media, stating that couples who are going through a relationship breakdown should be careful about what…
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