Politicians and Charities Criticise Review of Children's Hearings
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POLITICIANS and children's charities have strongly criticised any move towards dismantling the world-renowned children's hearings system in Scotland.
The Herald revealed yesterday that key Scottish Executive advisers want the welfare-based system split in two, although they had made it clear that no decision had yet been made. If acted on, it would result in a more punitive juvenile courts system, separate from children's panels, which would continue to safeguard young victims.See the full content of this document
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Politicians and Charities Criticise Review of Children's Hearings
Peter Peacock, the education minister, denied yesterday t...
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