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'Named person' legislation threatened with 'significant delay'

Deputy First Minister and Holyrood committee have difference of opinion

Amend EU bill to preserve family law harmony, advocates urge

Family Law Association claims reciprocity arrangements vital

Scottish ministers propose simpler acquired gender laws

Consultation opens on self declaration system and non-binary recognition

Holyrood passes Child Poverty Bill

Targets in place to reduce child poverty by 2030

MSPs call on Government to revisit named persons code of practice status

Committee believes Holyrood should vote before proposals become law

Council vicariously liable for foster carers' abuse, Supreme Court rules

Principles for imposing liability met by law and practice at relevant time

More than 900 abusers disclosed under "Clare's law", police reveal

Second year of operation sees total requests top 2,000

Justice committee backs Domestic Abuse bill

Members pay tribute to individuals who spoke about their experiences

Revised "named persons" bill still needs improvement, Faculty believes

Information sharing measure does not fully address Supreme Court comments

Ending physical punishment of children could be good thing: Society

Response on proposed bill recognises culture change on children's rights

Wife wins appeal over period for calculating pension rights

Husband's "membership" of scheme not confined to active membership

Commissioner calls ministers in breach of children's rights over smacking

Call for active support of member's bill to ban physical punishment