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Monday, November 10, 2003
A summary report, transcript and evidence presented to NCH Scotland’s inquiry, chaired by Richard Holloway, into the future of the Scottish children’s hearing system in the 21st century, is now on-line. Held on the 5th September at Stirling council chambers, the inquiry posed the question: ”Some people favour a get tough approach to young offenders. Calls have been made to set up youth courts for the more serious or persistent young offenders, and for more punishment and less tolerance. But do we want to go backwards for solutions to current problems? Some supporters of Kilbrandon believe his approach was never fully implemented and much more could be done to improve our services for children in trouble. . .”
Young people from Stirling participated in the inquiry, as did young people from across Scotland. Some had experience of being in trouble and of attending hearings, and others did not. All had an interest in what kind of justice young people in Scotland should expect.
Posted by MM
on Mon 10th Nov 2003
at 9:13 pm
Children and justice Children's hearings Criminal justice reform
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