Schools must inform pupils if parent requests withdrawal from religious observance

Could parents take Scottish Government to court over new religious education law?

The Scottish Government's new religious education law is controversial, with critics warning it diminishes parental rights.

Schools must inform pupils if parent requests withdrawal from religious observance

Scottish Parliament passes new law requiring schools to inform pupils of parental withdrawal from religious observance, strengthening children's rights.

Clarifying the law on Religious Observance at school

Strengthening young people’s rights Schools will now need to inform pupils when a request is made by a parent or carer to withdraw them from religious observance and to consider any objection the young person may have, under legislation backed by MSPs. The Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill was passed in a final Stage 3 vote in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill was introduced …

New Scottish law ‘strengthens pupils’ rights’ over religious observance

Pupils' rights around religious observance in schools will be strengthened after new legislation was passed last night, the Scottish government has said.

Holyrood Backs Bill to Strengthen Pupils’ Rights on Religious Observance

Legislation clarifying the law around withdrawal from religious observance in schools has been passed by MSPs at Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament. The Children Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty Scotland Bill will require schools to inform pupils when a parent or carer requests their withdrawal from religious observance and to consider any objection raised by the young person. The changes are designed…