Children (Scotland) Act 1995

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Act applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2010/875 reg. 16 Sch. 2 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. These Regulations never came into effect, having been revoked before coming into force by S.I. 2010/1906, reg. 2)

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s. 3(3A)(ba) inserted by 2009 c. 24 Sch. 6 para. 25
s. 4B inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 28(2)
s. 6(1A)-(1D) inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 1(2)(b)
s. 10(1A) inserted by 2024 asp 2 Sch. 1 para. 18(b)
s. 11(14) inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 10(2)(b)
s. 11B 11C inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 8(2)
s. 11B(2) power to amend conferred by 2020 asp 16 s. 32
s. 11D inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 17(2)
s. 11D(3) power to amend conferred by 2020 asp 16 s. 32
s. 11E inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 18(2)
s. 11F inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 20(2)
s. 11G inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 22(2)
s. 11ZA 11ZB inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 1(4)
s. 11ZA(2A) inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 30(2)
s. 11ZA(3)(f) inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 16(2)
s. 16(1A) inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 30(3)
s. 16(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 16(2) by 2020 asp 16 s. 1(6)
s. 100A inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 21(2)
s. 101D inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 11(2)
s. 101E inserted by 2020 asp 16 s. 12(2)

Referral to, and disposal of case by, children’s hearingU.K.

F165 Referral to, and proceedings at, children’s hearing.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 39-43, 45-74 repealed (S.) (24.6.2013) by Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1), s. 206(2), sch. 6 (with s. 186) (as amended to exclude s. 44 from the range of repealed provisions (30.9.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), Sch. 5 para. 12(10)(a); S.S.I. 2015/317, art. 2, Sch.) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2013/150, arts. 13-18, 25, 28-30); S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3(e)(ii)

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C1Ss. 39-74: saving for effects of 2011 asp 1, sch. 6 (24.6.2013) by The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential and Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1465), arts. 1(2), 4(2)

C2Ss. 39-74: savings for effects of 2011 asp 1, sch. 6 (24.6.2013) by The Children s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Transitional, Savings and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/150), arts. 1(1), 13-18, 25, 28-30 (with art. 4(2)); S.S.I. 2013/195

F166 Warrant to keep child where children’s hearing unable to dispose of case.S

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F167 Warrant for further detention of child.S

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F168 Application to sheriff to establish grounds of referral.S

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F1[F268ARestrictions on evidence in certain cases involving sexual abuseS

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Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 68A, 68B inserted (S.) (1.4.2005) by Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 3), ss. 23, 25; S.S.I. 2005/168, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)

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F168BExceptions to restrictions under section 68AS

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F2Ss. 68A, 68B inserted (S.) (1.4.2005) by Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 3), ss. 23, 25; S.S.I. 2005/168, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)

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F169 Continuation or disposal of referral by children’s hearing.S

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F1 F370 Disposal of referral by children’s hearing: supervision requirements, including residence in secure accommodation.E+W+S

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Extent Information

E1S. 70(4) extends to England, Wales and Scotland; s. 70 otherwise extends to Scotland only, see s. 105(1) and (8)

Textual Amendments

F3S. 70(4) repealed (E.W.) (24.6.2013) by The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential and Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1465), arts. 1(2), 20 (with art. 4(1))

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F171 Duties of local authority with respect to supervision requirements.S

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F1[F471AEnforcement of local authorities' duties under section 71U.K.

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F4S. 71A inserted (31.1.2005) by Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8), ss. 136(3), 145(2); S.S.I. 2004/420, art. 3, Sch. 4

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F172 Transfer of child subject to supervision requirement in case of necessity.S

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F173 Duration and review of supervision requirement.S

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F1 F574 Further provision as respects children subject to supervision requirements.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F5S. 74 repealed (24.6.2013) by The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential and Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1465), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2

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Commencement Information

I1S. 74 wholly in force at 1.4.1997; s. 74 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 105(1); s. 74 in force for certain purposes at 12.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(1) (with arts. 4-6 (as inserted (7.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/744, art. 3)); s. 74 in force at 1.4.1997 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7) (with arts. 4-6) (as amended (7.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/744, arts. 2, 3)

75 Powers of Secretary of State with respect to secure accommodation.S

(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision with respect to the placing in secure accommodation of any child—

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(b)who is not subject to a [F7compulsory supervision order, interim compulsory supervision order, medical examination order or warrant to secure attendance (all within the meaning of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011)] but who is being looked after by a local authority in pursuance of such enactments as may be specified in the regulations.

(2)Regulations under subsection (1) above may—

(a)specify the circumstances in which a child may be so placed under the regulations;

(b)make provision to enable a child who has been so placed or any relevant person to require that the child’s case be brought before a children’s hearing within a shorter period than would apply under regulations made under subsection (3) below; and

(c)specify different circumstances for different cases or classes of case.

[F8(2A)In subsection (2), “relevant person” has the meaning given by section 200 of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 and includes a person deemed to be a relevant person by virtue of section 81(3), 160(4)(b) or 164(6) of that Act.]

(3)Subject to subsection (4) below and without prejudice to subsection (2)(b) above, the Secretary of State may prescribe—

(a)the maximum period during which a child may be kept under this Act in secure accommodation without the authority of a children’s hearing or of the sheriff;

(b)the period within which a children’s hearing shall be arranged to consider the case of a child placed in secure accommodation by virtue of regulations made under this section (and different periods may be so prescribed in respect of different cases or classes of case).

[F9(4)A child may not be kept in secure accommodation by virtue of regulations made under this section for a period exceeding 66 days from the day when the child was first taken to the secure accommodation.]

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(6)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the procedures to be applied in placing children in secure accommodation; and without prejudice to the generality of this subsection, such regulations may—

(a)specify the duties of the Principal Reporter in relation to the placing of children in secure accommodation;

(b)make provision for the referral of cases to a children’s hearing for review; and

(c)make provision for any person with parental responsibilities in relation to the child to be informed of the placing of the child in secure accommodation.

Textual Amendments

F6S. 75(1)(a) and word repealed (24.6.2013) by Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1), s. 206(2), sch. 6 (with s. 186); S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3

F7Words in s. 75(1)(b) substituted (12.6.2013 for specified purposes, 24.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1), s. 206(2), sch. 5 para. 2(8)(a) (with s. 186); S.S.I. 2013/190, art. 2; S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3

F8S. 75(2A) inserted (12.6.2013 for specified purposes, 24.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1), s. 206(2), sch. 5 para. 2(8)(b) (with s. 186); S.S.I. 2013/190, art. 2; S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3

F9S. 75(4) substituted (12.6.2013 for specified purposes, 24.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1), s. 206(2), sch. 5 para. 2(8)(c) (with s. 186); S.S.I. 2013/190, art. 2; S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3

F10S. 75(5) repealed (24.6.2013) by Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1), s. 206(2), sch. 6 (with s. 186); S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3

Commencement Information

I2S. 75 wholly in force at 1.4.1997; s. 75 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 105(1); s. 75 in force for certain purposes at 12.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(1) (with arts. 4-6 (as inserted (7.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/744, art. 3)); s. 75 in force at 1.4.1997 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7) (with arts. 4-6) (as amended (7.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/744, arts. 2, 3)

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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Referral to, and disposal of case by, children’s hearing

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Changes to legislation:

Changes to Legislation

Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act associated Parts and Chapters:

Referral to, and disposal of case by, children’s hearingU.K.

F165 Referral to, and proceedings at, children’s hearing.S

F166 Warrant to keep child where children’s hearing unable to dispose of case.S

F167 Warrant for further detention of child.S

F168 Application to sheriff to establish grounds of referral.S

F1[F268ARestrictions on evidence in certain cases involving sexual abuseS

F168BExceptions to restrictions under section 68AS

F169 Continuation or disposal of referral by children’s hearing.S

F1F370 Disposal of referral by children’s hearing: supervision requirements, including residence in secure accommodation.E+W+S

F171 Duties of local authority with respect to supervision requirements.S

F1[F471AEnforcement of local authorities' duties under section 71U.K.

F172 Transfer of child subject to supervision requirement in case of necessity.S

F173 Duration and review of supervision requirement.S

F1F574 Further provision as respects children subject to supervision requirements.U.K.

75 Powers of Secretary of State with respect to secure accommodation.S

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