Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011
2011 asp 1
Commentary on Sections
Part 2 – the Principal Reporter and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (Scra)
Functions of SCRA
Section 21 – Provision of accommodation for children’s hearings
23.This section places a duty on SCRA to provide suitable accommodation and facilities for Children’s Hearings. Subsection (2) provides that such accommodation and facilities must, so far as practicable, be provided within each local authority area across Scotland. Subsection (3) places a duty on SCRA to ensure that accommodation and facilities for Children’s Hearings continue to be separate from criminal courts and police stations.
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