Report recommends major changes in children’s hearings

The proposals include replacing the current volunteer model with paid panel members

A report is recommending major changes to the children’s hearings system in Scotland.

The hearings make decisions for young people around their welfare or if they have been in trouble with the police or at school.

The Scottish Government says it will take time to consider the proposals.

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