Opposition parties are preparing for a full frontal assault against the Scottish Government’s named person scheme today.
Education Secretary John Swinney will update MSPs on the progress of the scheme, which has been delayed after the Supreme Court ruled elements of it were unlawful.
Officials are now redrafting parts of the legislation, which had been due to roll out at the end of August.
But opposition politicians are hoping to use today’s statement to gain concessions from ministers – or have the scheme scrapped completely.
Scottish Labour is calling for 16 to 18 year olds to be excused from the state guardian legislation, while the Tories are demanding it be ditched completely as they demand whether local authorities already piloting the scheme – including Fife Council – had acted lawfully.
A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “Ministers remain absolutely committed to the named person service and the Deputy First Minister will give a statement to Parliament outlining how the government is working towards the implementation of the service.”
She said they are working with key partners to “make the necessary changes to the legislation.”
