Our Position Paper
Find out more about SAFE Family Courts Scotland, and our roadmap for systemic reform of the Scottish family court system.
SAFE Family Courts Scotland: A Roadmap for Reform.
We are a movement of families demanding a transparent, child-centered, and accountable Scottish family justice system.
Our Pillars for Reform
Systemic Accountability
- Mandatory, trauma-informed judicial training.
- Consistent judicial continuity for families.
- Gender-responsive judicial accountability to tackle systemic bias and misogyny.
Advocacy for Children
- The appointment of child safeguarders as standard.
- Reform of summary child removal procedures.
Fairness in Evidence
- More stringent vetting of 'expert' evidence.
- The abolition of privately funded 'expert' evidence.
Eradicating Abuse
- CMS reform to prevent ongoing financial abuse.
- A repeal of the presumption of contact in cases with a documented history of domestic abuse.
- Robust reform to tackle vexatious litigation.
Join the Movement - Contact Your MSP
Step 1 - Find your MSP
Step 2 - Download our template letter.
Download our customizable template letter to share what you feel is most important with your MSP. Even if you haven't been personally affected by the Scottish family court system, you can still show solidarity by raising awareness. The more MSPs who hear our name, the harder it will be for the system to ignore us.
Step 3 - Send it
Choose the method that works best for you:
Option 1 (Email): Copy the template letter below, customise your details, and send it to your MSP's email address. Make sure to include a link to our downloadable Position Paper so they can read the full report.
Option 2 (Post): Print out the template letter and a copy of the Position Paper, and mail them directly to your MSP's office. Physical letters have a powerful impact!
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