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 7 – Holding of children’s hearing

9.This section places a duty on the National Convener to ensure that hearings are held where required in order to carry out functions under this Act or other legislation.