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SCRA welcomes the decision by the Scottish Parliament to pass Stage 1 of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill
Thursday 17 June 2010
The Scottish Parliament debated the Bill yesterday (Thursday) and voted to pass the Bill through Stage 1 of the legislative process.
SCRA supports the introduction of a new Bill to reform and strengthen the Children’s Hearings System.
Carole Wilkinson, Chair of the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) said: “SCRA is committed to ensuring the voices of children and young people in the Hearings System are heard, and this is mirrored in the plans of the Scottish Government to reform and strengthen our distinct system through the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill.
“It is our belief that the Bill will present Scotland with a once in a lifetime opportunity to reinforce everything that is good in our Children’s Hearings System, whilst also tackling those areas where we know we can and must do better.
“We are confident that the Bill will improve delivery of the service and more importantly, bring about improved outcomes for Scotland’s vulnerable children and young people.”
SCRA supports the introduction of a new Bill to reform and strengthen the Children’s Hearings System.
Carole Wilkinson, Chair of the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) said: “SCRA is committed to ensuring the voices of children and young people in the Hearings System are heard, and this is mirrored in the plans of the Scottish Government to reform and strengthen our distinct system through the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill.
“It is our belief that the Bill will present Scotland with a once in a lifetime opportunity to reinforce everything that is good in our Children’s Hearings System, whilst also tackling those areas where we know we can and must do better.
“We are confident that the Bill will improve delivery of the service and more importantly, bring about improved outcomes for Scotland’s vulnerable children and young people.”
