The Scottish Government insists controversial new measures to appoint a named person for every child will still go ahead despite the UK's highest court ruling the legislation at present is "incompatible" with European human rights laws. The flagship policy, introduced by the SNP administration at Holyrood, set out to appoint a single point of contact, such as a teacher or health visitor, to look out for the welfare of children under 18. Share Go To Ministers have argued the service will act as a safety net to help families and children if they need it while opponents argue the move breaches the human rights of parents. Five Supreme Court justices,...
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