Abstract
Analyses the grounds of referral in the Scottish children's hearings system, looking at the categories of care and protection, conduct, and offence. Presents the findings of a qualitative study of Children's Reporter decision making, highlighting the significance of the child's age in influencing the category of ground.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 117-135 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Juridical Review |
| Volume | 2019 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- age
- children's hearings system
- children's reporters
- grounds for referral
- Scotland