Child protection

Introduction

Child protection relates to the safety and welfare of children. In general, child protection means protecting children from physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect. Section 57 of Children ( Scotland) Act 1995 allows a Sheriff to make a Child Protection Order where there are grounds to believe that a child is being ill-treated, neglected or will suffer harm. Whilst any person may apply for such an order, this is normally pursued by social work services.