Please note, we do not operate a hybrid model of training and therefore to facilitate the learning experience for all, delegates should use their own IT device; sharing is not recommended.
Legal Conference 2026 – registration now closed!
Thursday 29th October 2026 – Stirling Court Hotel
Title: The Evolving Legal Landscape of Permanence and Adoption in Scotland
THEME
This conference will bring together highly esteemed professionals working across the law, psychology, social work and children’s services to examine the evolving legal landscape in permanence and adoption. The programme will examine current developments in judicial decision-making, children’s rights and permanence planning, including post-adoption and sibling contact, the impact of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, and emerging approaches to safe and meaningful lifelong connections for children.
Sessions will also provide insight into support for birth families and the Guidance on Responding to the needs of infants, babies and very young children in the Children’s Hearing System. The conference is designed for legal practitioners, social workers and multidisciplinary delegates. It will offer a valuable overview of current policy, practice and legal developments in this complex area.
Our Chair is Lynda J Brabender, KC and our Keynote speaker is The Honourable Lady Fiona Tait. Speakers confirmed to date are Dr Chris Burke, Clinical Psychologist, Alison Reid, CEO and Principal Solicitor, Clan ChildLaw, David MacKay from Children’s Hearing Scotland and Stacey McLeary, Team Leader, Martha’s Mammies.
For more information and to book a place download our Booking form 29 October 2026
Please note that we will be closing registrations at 9am, Monday 12th October