Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

2011 asp 1

6 January 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – the National Convener and Children’s Hearings Scotland (Chs)

Children’s hearings

Section 9 – Independence of children’s hearing

11. This section serves to protect the independence of the Children’s Hearing. It makes clear that neither the National Convener nor the Principal Reporter can guide or direct the Children’s Hearing in carrying out any of its functions.