The Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 modernises, improves and extends the system of adoption in Scotland and changes the practice of adoption in court. Anyone working within this area of the law will need to know about these changes and the fourth edition of Adoption of Children in Scotland is the perfect solution. 5REASONS WHY YOU NEED THIS BOOK *Contains a comprehensive account of the law of adoption in Scotland, giving you access to all the essential information in one place *This 4th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to account for key developments, keeping you completely up-to-date with the information that matters the most *Deals with all the current legislation, in particular the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007, and the associated rules of court and statutory instruments *The practice of adoption in court has seen some changes; this new edition explains these in detail, helping you with the practical aspects of your job *The appendices contain a full text copy of the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007