SCRA to respond to Scottish Government consultation

The Scottish Government has published a consultation document on proposals to reform and streamline Scotland's Children's Hearings System.

The consultation 'Strengthening for the Future', which was published on 31 July 2008, outlines plans to create a single national body which will bring together the work of SCRA, the delivery and administration of Children's Hearings, and the recruitment and training given to Panel Members.

Douglas Bulloch, Chair of the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration, said:

"We welcome the publication of the consultation document on the reform of the Children's Hearings System in Scotland.  SCRA looks forward to reviewing the proposals and contributing to the consultation process in support of the Government's view that the Hearings System is the best way of providing assistance and support to Scotland's vulnerable children and their families."

A copy of the consultation document ‘Strengthening for the Future’ is available to download on the Scottish Government’s website – Scottish Government Consultation 

SCRA will publish its response to the consultation on the website shortly.