Child Protection Guidance 2021

Appendices: Appendix F: Resources and references 256 National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 Version 1.0 September 2021 Children abducted across borders – legal references • The Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, 1996 (Hague 1996) • The Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, 2003 (Brussels II or BIIa) • Under the Hague and European Conventions the Minister for Justice acts as the Central Authority, supported by Scottish Government. The Central Authority for Scotland’s role is that of a facilitator and information point between Contracting States, legal representatives and members of the public • Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB), UK branch of the International Social Service (ISS) network, with partners in 120 countries. http://cfab-dev.bitmachine.co.uk/sites/default/ files/2016-09/International_Child_Protection_CFAB_June_2016_0.pdf Unaccompanied children and children who may be trafficked • COSLA (2019) Human Trafficking and Exploitation: Guidance for Scottish Local Authorities • Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. https://www.coe. int/en/web/anti-human-trafficking/about-the-convention • Clayton S, Gupta A, Willis K (Eds.2019), Unaccompanied minors, identity, care and justice. Bristol: Policy Press • The Fostering Network/DfE/Refugee Council (2016) Supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children. https://www.fosteringresources.co.uk • England and Wales Court of Appeal (2018) BF Eritrea. Judgement approved (2018) https://www. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2019/872.html • Home Office(2020) E- learning training for First Responders on referring and identifying potential victims of trafficking or exploitation • Home Office (2020) Guidance on the Overview of family reunion options in the Immigration Rules • Home Office (2021) Modern Slavery: Statutory Guidance for England and Wales (under s49 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015) and Non-Statutory Guidance for Scotland and Northern Ireland • Just Right Scotland: https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/ • Modern Slavery Helpline/UK Serious Violence Strategy 2018/National County Lines Co‑ordination Centre https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/ • The Scottish Guardianship Service. https://www.aberlour.org.uk/services/scottish-guardianship- service/ • Scottish Refugee Council: http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/ • Scottish Government (2021) National Referral Mechanism Toolkit for First Responders in Scotland • NSPCC National Child Trafficking Advice and Information Line (CTAIL) • Ramsay A/(2020) Social Work with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children in Scotland. IRISS Insight Briefing 51. https://www.iriss.org.uk/resources/insights/social-work-unaccompanied- asylum-seeking-children-scotland • Rigby P, Fotopoulou M, Rogers A, Manta A (2018) Responding to unaccompanied minors in Scotland • Rigby P, Malloch M, Beetham T, Callaghan J (2020) Child trafficking in Scotland. University of Stirling