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Paula McNeil

Oct 12, 20214 min read

The Promise: Scotland’s ambition that children and young people grow up loved, safe, and respected

What is The Promise? In October 2016, the First Minister made a commitment that Scotland would “come together and love its most...

Amy Macdonald

Sep 3, 20215 min read

PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: why responsibilities are imperative

Introduction We, as a society, usually focus on what our rights are and what we are entitled to. There is very rarely a moment when we...

Amy Macdonald

Sep 2, 20215 min read

Domestic Abuse and the Pandemic: Face coverings, Exemptions and Trauma

Introduction Due to COVID-19, the Scottish government announced in July 2020 that wearing a face covering was to be mandatory in Shops...