"Last month, MSPs approved laws assigning children up to 18 a "named person", such as a teacher or health visitor, to look out for their welfare. The Christian Institute has accused Holyrood of interfering with family life, and say the plans could flout human rights laws."
"The Scottish government called the proposal "fair and proportionate". It said parents would not be required to accept help or advice from the named person."
"Even before it was passed, the named guardian element of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill attracted controversy. Charity Children 1st supported the plan but religious groups, including the Church of Scotland, raised concerns around diminishing the role of parents."
"Scottish Conservatives MSP Liz Smith, whose bid to amend the bill failed, said the plan would "tip the balance of family responsibility away from parents towards the state".
"The Christian Institute, a campaign group which promotes family life and a literal interpretation of the bible, also strongly opposed the plan and lawyers for the group have written to the Scottish government saying they would seek a judicial review."
"The group, which said it had raised £30,000 to pay for the action, accused MSPs of interfering with rights to a private and family life and said the plans could be in contravention of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-26748830
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