Rule 3.32(A)
ARRANGEMENTS TO KEEP YOU SAFE
Dear [insert name by which child is known]
I am writing to tell you that because there were worries about your safety the court was asked to sort out some practical arrangements to make sure you are kept safe.
After hearing about your situation the court made an order, called a “Child Protection Order". That means that the court gave permission to [insert in simple language the order(s) and any directions granted and their effect on the child]
If you are unhappy with this order or any directions you can ask the court to change it. For example, you might want to ask the court to allow you[insert an example e.g. to allow more contact with certain members of the family etc.]
Any change must be requested without delay
If you want to do this you can ask the court which made the order to listen to you. You will need a lawyer to help you.
Remember that if you do not agree with the order or any directions you must get adviceIMMEDIATELY.
In the meantime you must do what the order says.
If you are unsure about what to do you can get free legal advice from a Lawyer or Local Advice Agency or Law Centre about the application and about legal aid. The Scottish Child Law Centre can refer you to specially trained lawyers who can help you. They give advice on their free phone no (0800 317 500) any time between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
You will see that, along with this letter, there is a copy of the application which was made to the court, and the order the court has made which affects you. If you decide to get advice, or to ask someone to go to court for you, make sure that you give your advisor a copy of the application, and the court’s order.
SIGNED.................... DATE....................