Scottish government begins response after Named Person scheme defeat
by Aaron James, Premier:
The Scottish government has begun amending its Named Person scheme despite significant opposition from Christians and a defeat over the legislation in the Supreme Court.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney held talks with public sector bodies and charities to begin changing the draft law.
The Named Person scheme was found to be against human rights legislation which guarantees the right to a family and private life.
The judgement said: “The first thing that a totalitarian regime tries to do is to get at the children, to distance them from the subversive, varied influences of their families, and indoctrinate them in their rulers’ view of the world.”
The flagship SNP policy set out to appoint a single point of contact, such as a teacher or health visitor, to look out for the welfare of children under 18.
Supporters say the scheme would protect vulnerable children, but others say it undermines the role of parents and is a creeping attempt by the state to replace the family.
After the defeat in the Supreme Court the SNP vowed to press ahead with the legislation, saying it would amend it to be compatible with human rights law.
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