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2005

Divorce:


Jack McConnell is the head of the Executive.

 

'Quickie divorce' is passed
by the Scottish Parliament

MSPs have voted to reduce the waiting times for no-fault divorces. The Executive succeeded in their plans despite the Justice 1 Committee's recommendations for longer waiting periods.

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Most Scots disagree with Executive's divorce plans

Download the Institute's family law briefing

   


Smacking:


Marlyn Glenn:
Wanted an outright ban on smacking

 

Smacking ban rejected

A bid for an outright ban on smacking has been rejected by a Scottish Parliament Committee. MSPs said parents were overwhelmingly opposed to such a move.

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Unmarried Adoption:


Peter Peacock announced the consultation.

  

Consultation ends on
Gay Adoption

The Scottish Executive's consultation on the Adoption Policy Review has closed. It includes proposals to allow cohabitating heterosexual and homosexual couples to jointly adopt children.

Download our briefing and the Institute's response to the Executive's consultation.

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Divorce:


 

Most Scots disagree with
Executive's divorce plans

A majority of Scots want a longer cooling-off period for divorce than the Executive is planning, according to a new poll.

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Download the Institute's family law briefing

   


Marriage and the Family:


Pauline McNeill:
Convener of the Justice 1 Committee

  

Executive's divorce plans
toned down by MSPs

The Justice 1 Committee of the Scottish Parliament has voted for a reduction in the period of separation required before divorce, but not by as much as the Executive had wanted.

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Easy divorce:

 

Briefing on the Family
Law (Scotland) Bill

The Bill makes divorce quicker and easier, gives marriage-like rights to cohabiting couples and allows the marriage of in laws.

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Easy divorce:


Pauline McNeill:
Convener of the Justice 1 Committee

  

Institute responds to MSP's
consultation on easy divorce

In a submission to a committee of MSPs, The Christian Institute has outlined its opposition to the Executive's plans to make divorce quicker and easier.

Read our submission:
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Prostitution:

Hugh Henry:
Executive Minister looking at the issue		  

Institute says enforce and
strengthen prostitution laws

The law on prostitution should be made stronger and enforced according to The Christian Institute. The Institute's views are expressed in a submission to an Executive consultation on the issue.

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Springer Opera :

Grossly offensive:
the show portrays Jesus as a sexual deviant who hits women		  

BBC faces High Court
after showing Springer opera

The BBC is facing legal action in the High Court following its broadcast of 'Jerry Springer the Opera'. The Christian Institute is seeking a declaration that the BBC broke its Royal Charter in broadcasting the show.

Read our press release