Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill makes changes to the law in relation to the care of children and the involvement of children in the criminal justice system.
The changes relate to the children’s hearings system and several parts of the criminal justice system. This includes courts that hear cases relating to children and the places where children can be detained.
The Bill was passed on 25 April 2024 and became an Act on 04 June 2024
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Bill becomes an Act
If the Bill is passed, it can receive Royal Assent and become an Act.
The Bill was passed on 25 April 2024 and became an Act on 04 June 2024