Children's Hearings

I missed this article in the Glasgow Herald about reform in Scotland's children's hearing system announced on Friday. This will merge the work of the Children's Reporter Children's Reporter service, the delivery and administration of Children's Hearings and the recruitment, training and support provided to panel members.

The national system for hearings has over recent years seen an increase in the number of referrals and an overhaul was overdue. As an ex lay panel member I am delighted to see the voluntary contribution is to be maintained.