Maggie Mellon

Justice Watch: Edinburgh Day 3

by | Jun 7, 2017 | Independence, Justice

In this third part of her #JusticeWatch blog Maggie Mellon finds court more and more interesting – and depressing. Where are the social workers? This week I did not get to visit the court until the Friday after Easter weekend. I once again found myself in Sheriff...

How the State makes a Bad Parent

by | Apr 17, 2017 | Blogs & Articles, Justice

Open letter to the Scottish `Parliament.  This is an article I have written about the childrens hearings and why they need to be reviewed. It will be of interest to any parent who has had to attend a hearing.  Sentence first, trial later for many parents and children...