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What if I need more information? 

If you need help or advice about consent, a lot of people can help. You can choose from any of the places that we've listed in this section. There are lots of ways to get in touch- choose the way that suits you best.

If you don't understand something in this leaflet, or if you have any questions about the law and your rights, the Scottish Child Law Centre can give you free and confidential legal advice. This is the only law centre in Scotland that is just for young people.

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  • The Scottish Child Law Centre
    54 East Crosscauseway
    Edinburgh
    EH8 9HD
    Information helpline: 0131 667 6333
    Freephone : 0800 328 8970 (for people under 18)
    Free text enquiry service- 80800 (text 'SCLC' followed by your question. Replies will be sent by text to your mobile phone).
    E-mail: enquiries@sclc.org.uk
    Website: www.sclc.org.uk
  • Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP) can give you information about your rights and tell you about organisations that can help you:

    Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People
    85 Holyrood Road
    Edinburgh
    EH8 8AU
    Freephone number for young people: 0800 019 1179
  • Email enquiries@sccyp.org.uk
    Website: www.sccyp.org.uk
  • ChildLine is a free and confidential helpline for all children and young people in the UK. You can call or write to ChildLine for help and advice about anything.

    ChildLine
    Freepost 1111
    Glasgow
    G1 1BR
    Freephone number (24 hours a day, seven days a week): 0800 1111
    E-mail: scotland@childline.org.uk
    Website: www.childline.org.uk

Page last edited: 06 October 2009