A tripartite analysis of the grounds of referral to children's hearings

Donnelly, Michelle (2019) A tripartite analysis of the grounds of referral to children's hearings. Juridical Review, 2019 (2). pp. 117-135. ISSN 0022-6785

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Abstract

Analyses the grounds of referral in the Scottish children's hearings system, looking at the categories of care and protection, conduct, and offence. Presents the findings of a qualitative study of Children's Reporter decision making, highlighting the significance of the child's age in influencing the category of ground.