Do you work with or care for children, young people and families in Scotland in need of care and protection? A new short survey is inviting you to share how children’s care and protection law affects your everyday practice or care. 

The survey is part of Scotland’s independent review of the legislation affecting children’s care and protection and is open for people who work with and care for children, young people and their families to take part. 

Your insights will inform how the law can be clearer and supportive of good, relational practice, contributing to keeping the Promise so that children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected. 

It is also an opportunity to consider how current and future laws interact with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Scotland) Act (‘UNCRC Act’). Together members have been key in calling for existing and new legislation to be written within the scope of the UNCRC Act, ensuring that children have a direct legal route to challenge rights breaches. This has been a key issue in discussions around The Promise Bill. 

You don’t need legal knowledge to take part – the review team are interested in what you see and experience in real life. Perhaps, for example, you recognise some of these experiences: 

If you’ve experienced any of this, your insights about what you would simplify, improve or change will be invaluable. 

Led by Professor Norrie at the University of Strathclyde with a team at CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection, the independent review was announced earlier this year by the Scottish Government and will inform how the laws and processes affecting children’s care can be clearer and less complicated in practice. 

The survey is open until Monday 11 May 2026.