No to Named Persons 5 years on: Episode 7

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In 2016 the UK Supreme Court struck down key tenets of the Scottish Government’s Named Person scheme. Five years on, we’re speaking to those at the heart of the award winning No to Named Persons campaign, and taking a look back at that long road to victory.

Experienced social worker Maggie Mellon speaks to the Institute’s Angus Saul about the ‘Snoopers’ Charter’ and why the State makes such a “lousy parent”.