NSPCC reports sharp rise in calls raising domestic abuse concerns
The number of people contacting the NSPCC to raise the alarm about domestic abuse has surged. Ten adults a day are getting in touch with the charity to raise concerns
Read MoreThe number of people contacting the NSPCC to raise the alarm about domestic abuse has surged. Ten adults a day are getting in touch with the charity to raise concerns
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Read MoreThe Education Secretary has pledged to tackle public mistrust of the controversial named person scheme as MSPs voted through orders to halt its introduction. The Scottish Government has been forced
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Read MoreScottish Labour has renewed calls for 16 to 18-year-olds to be exempted from having a named person ahead of a ministerial statement on the scheme. Deputy First Minister John Swinney
Read MoreA High Court judge is set to analyse evidence at a trial after social services staff asked for help protecting a vulnerable teenage girl they say is being sexually exploited
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