Named person case continues

"PLANS to give every child in Scotland a named person to look after their welfare and promote their wellbeing have been branded incompatible with every fundamental right..."

"Aidan O'Neill, QC, counsel for a Christian coalition, which is challenging the plans, told the Court of Session in Edinburgh: "What this legislation purports to authorise is the named person is being appointed to every child in Scotland without the consent of parents and without it being needed."

"He said the issue was so important it had to be discussed and decided upon without further delay. He accused ministers of meddling in the right of parents to bring up their children themselves."

"Mr O'Neill added: "The child is safe, healthy, nurtured and included. "All these things which we can expect that parents will be doing for their child with love and respect in the context of the family home, then there is no need for a 'named person', but nonetheless a 'named person' is going to be appointed."

"He said it was for the Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland, representing the Scottish Ministers in the Government's defence of the legislation, to show its legitimate aim."

However, Mr O'Neill maintained he had failed to do that..."

"The case continues."

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