The Scottish Parliament has passed legislation to appoint a ‘Named Person’ for every child in Scotland. This is a state official tasked with looking after a child’s “wellbeing”, that is, their “happiness”. This state guardian will be put in place regardless of whether or not children or parents wish to have one and regardless of whether there is any need for state intervention. Confusingly, there are already Named Person pilot schemes in operation across Scotland, but the legislation does not actually come into force until August 2016.
WHAT WILL A ‘NAMED PERSON’ DO?
Named Persons are given some of the duties of parents. A Government-funded leaflet said this includes having to check if children get a say in how their room is decorated and what they watch on TV. A Named Person will have the power to speak to a child, including about very personal issues, and provide information or advice – all without requiring parental consent.
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