The Children’s Care and Justice Bill – Consultation on Policy Proposals is open for response until June 22. Consultation invites views on a range of matters including the Children’s Hearings System; the criminal justice system; secure care; cross-border placements; and the review period for the age of criminal responsibility. Read more.
CYCJ and the Scottish Government will also be hosting two round table events which are open to all interested stakeholders. These will take place on May 17 at 1pm, and May 30 at 10am; both will be held via Microsoft Teams.
If you are interested in attending, please email cycj@strath.ac.uk with your preferred date.
To ensure children and young people get to have their say on the consultation, we are also hosting two open sessions for children, young people and anyone under the age of 26. These will take place on May 31 (2-4pm), and June 8 (6pm-8pm). Please share details of these events with your networks.