CELCIS Briefing : Summary of Stage 1, Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill

CELCIS; (2013) CELCIS Briefing : Summary of Stage 1, Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

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Abstract

This briefing summarises the debates and developments over Stage 1 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill. It is focused primarily on the 'looked after children' sections of the Bill, with reference to other parts where relevant. It includes a synopsis of the Education and Culture Committee's report and recommendations, the Scottish Government's responses and subsequent parliamentary debate.