Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – the Principal Reporter and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (Scra)

Functions of SCRA

Section 23 – Directions

25.This section provides for the Scottish Ministers to give directions to SCRA on the carrying out of its functions. This power could be used, for example, to set the strategic direction of the children’s reporter service or to set organisational objectives and outcomes. SCRA must comply with such directions.

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