Tag - john swinney

Victory for Parents: Named Person Scheme Axed by Scottish Government!

Education Secretary John Swinney will today announce he is to repeal the controversial 'Named Person' laws which were rejected by the Supreme Court two years ago. The Herald understands he will scrap parts 4 and 5 of the Children and Young People Act of 2014, which provided for a 'named person' to ensure the wellbeing...

September 19, 2019Politicians, Child Abuse, Scotland, Scottish Government, Family, Politics, , , , 18 CommentsRead more...

Scottish Government To Impose Named Person Scheme – And Too Bad About The Will of the Scottish People!

Controversial plans to bring in a “named person” for every child in Scotland have been delayed for a second time as the Scottish Government announced it will bring in new legislation on how and when information on youngsters should be shared. Deputy First Minister and Education Secretary John Swinney [pictured] said the proposed new...

March 7, 2017CT News, , , 41 CommentsRead more...