Social work and contempt of court update
On 16 December 2013 two social workers employed by City of
Edinburgh Council were found guilty of contempt of court in relation to a
decision they took over parental contact. That case was appealed to the Court
of Session and we issued some interim guidance to members. In an e-brief last
year we also set out the actions UNISON Scotland had taken over the wider implications
of the case, including representations to the Scottish Government. We are
pleased to report that the Court of Session has decided on appeal that the
conduct of social workers in Edinburgh City Council did not amount to contempt
and that the decision of the Sheriff is quashed.
To read the full e-brief
To read the full e-brief
