Children’s Care and Justice – Possible Changes to the Law

The Scottish Government would like your views on how we can protect and support children. This is especially those in conflict with the law.

The law says that the Scottish Government has to ask people their views before important changes are made.

When the Scottish Government asks people for their views it is called a Consultation.

The Scottish Government would like your views on how we can protect and support children. This is especially those in conflict with the law.

We want to make sure all children get the right support. Your views will help inform changes to the law.

The responses should be made by June 22, 2022.

Click here to get started.

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