A
judge has dismissed a legal challenge against Scottish government proposals to
appoint a "named person" for every child under 18.
It
was brought by a coalition of charities and individuals who argued it breached
human rights.
In
a judgement issued at the Court of Session, Lord Pentland said the case
"fails on all points".
The
Scottish government says the proposals would help vulnerable children and families
in need.
They
are contained in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, and are due
to come into force in 2016.
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