We provide a child-centred legal service which specifically focuses on the areas where refugee and migrant children find it difficult to realise their rights, including in the immigration/asylum and child care system systems. We also deliver specialist second-tier advice, as well as training and outreach, to better professional understanding of refugee and migrant children’s rights.
Kids in Need of Defense
KIND (Kids in Need of Defense) works in the UK to strengthen the rights and protection of children and young people in need of immigration support.
We work with law firms and corporate legal partners to provide free, independent legal advice and representation to those who need it most. We work to ensure that children and young people’s rights are protected so they can move, settle securely and thrive in the UK.
JustRight Scotland is one of five expert not-for-profit organisations working to protect children across the UK, alongside Central England Law Centre, Coram Children’s Legal Centre, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit, and the Migrant and Refugee Children’s Legal Unit at Islington Law Centre.
Get help
JustRight Scotland works with pro bono law firms to provide free legal advice and representation to children, young people and families in Scotland.
We take on cases of:
- Children and young people up to age 25
- Applications for UK citizenship
- Applications for leave to remain in the UK
- If you are unsure about what you need, our lawyers can advise you.
How to access our service
You can complete a referral to JustRight Scotland here: https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/need-help/make-a-referral/
Other support from KIND in the UK
Working with 5 partner organisations, including JustRight Scotland, KIND helps children and young people in need of immigration-related legal assistance across the UK. You can find out how to access services via KIND partners where you are at this link
https://supportkind.org/what-we-do/international/kind-in-the-united-kingdom/
Changing lives though pro bono representation – partner with KIND in the UK
KIND provides free legal advice and representation to children and young people via our partnerships with lawyers and law firms across the country.
We offer a unique pro bono opportunity, with no immigration experience needed – all training and supervision is provided by our expert immigration lawyers based within our partner organisations.
Taking on KIND cases means making a commitment to children and young people who would not otherwise be able to access legal representation. By partnering with KIND, by volunteering your time and expertise, you can help change the course of a young person’s life forever.
Contact details – probono@supportkind.org.
For lawyers
• Deliver end-to-end casework.
• Gain experience of case management and building client relationships.
• No immigration experience required – our experienced immigration lawyers provide full training and supervision.
• Support a diverse range of clients – families of over 40 nationalities and young people up to age 25.
For law firms
• A unique pro bono opportunity.
• Secure life-changing impacts for children, young people and families through a successful partnership.
• Significant professional development opportunities for participating lawyers.
• We encourage our partner firms to make a voluntary financial contribution to cover the cost of training and supervision.
About KIND
KIND is a global NGO which protects the rights and wellbeing of unaccompanied, separated, and other vulnerable groups of children and young people through the
provision of legal and psychosocial assistance, advocacy, capacity building, and systems strengthening work.
There is no other organisation like KIND working across the United States, Central America, Europe, and the UK, harnessing its civil society and pro bono legal
partnerships, to protect children on the move. In Europe, KIND is headquartered in Belgium and works across nine countries (Belgium, Czechia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and the UK), employing staff and consultants, and working in partnership with 13 expert NGOs and 51 law firms and corporate pro bono partners to deliver on our mission.
For more information – see https://supportkind.org/what-wedo/international/european-initiative/
Get in touch – email infoeurope@supportkind.org
Scottish Guardianship Service
The Scottish Guardianship Service (SGS) is a Scottish Government-funded service operated by Scottish children’s charity Aberlour in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council. We collaborate with the SGS to combine our skills and expertise for separated children seeking protection in Scotland. Our collaboration is a best practice working model with the child at the centre. We also provide a 2nd tier advice service for Guardians to assist them in their broad and demanding role supporting children and young people through multiple protection processes.
