Introduction to the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 - Parental Responsibilities and Rights

These flashcards encompass key terms and definitions related to parental responsibilities and rights under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, which are essential for understanding the legal framework surrounding parents and children.

Parental Responsibilities

The duties a parent has to safeguard and promote the child's health, development, and welfare.

Parental Rights

Entitlements that enable parents to fulfill their parental responsibilities.

Attribution of PR&Rs

The process by which parental responsibilities and rights are assigned to individuals, either automatically or by agreement.

Court Regulation of PR&Rs

Judicial oversight of the attribution, disputes, and loss of parental responsibilities and rights.

Welfare Principle

The principle that the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration in legal decisions regarding PR&Rs.

'No Order' Principle

A principle stating that a court should not make an order unless it is considered to benefit the child.

Views of the Child Principle

A principle that requires consideration of the child's views where practicable and appropriate.

Residence Order

A court order that determines with whom a child under 16 years of age is to live.

Contact Order

An order that regulates arrangements for maintaining personal relations and direct contact between a child and a non-resident parent.

Specific Issue Order

An order that addresses specific questions related to parental responsibilities and rights.