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Opinion: Care and Justice vote endorses hearings system
The passing of the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament shows strong backing for the Children’s Hearings System and the support it has to offer children and young people in Scotland.
CHS welcomes passing of Care and Justice Bill
Children's Hearings Scotland welcomes the passing in the Scottish Parliament of the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill, which enshrines in law age-appropriate care and justice for all young people across the country.
More than 330 new Panel Members appointed
Children’s Hearings Scotland congratulates and welcomes into the hearings system more than 330 new Panel Members. National Convener Elliot Jackson formally appointed the new Panel Members for a three-year term, following completion of their pre-service training. They will begin sitting at children’s hearings in the coming weeks.
Blog: how lived experience shapes hearings
Participation Co-ordinator Angela Phillips explains why the voice of people with lived experience is so important to shaping the hearings system.
Postcards trial gathers feedback from young people
A six-month trial of postcards that provide a new way for young people to give feedback on their hearings experience has proven a success.
CHS celebrates Care Day 2024
CHS commits to protecting the rights of all care experienced people, on Care Day and every day.