Children's hearings redesign - Children’s hearings decision making in a redesigned children’s hearings system - Scottish Government consultations

Children’s hearings decision making in a redesigned children’s hearings system

The Scottish Government would welcome respondents’ views on whether the majority decision approach should be maintained, or whether in light of potential changes to the decision-making model, there should be consideration given to alternative approaches. (See section 8.4 of the consultation document)

57. Do you support the proposal that the children’s hearing should have a brief period of recess/adjournment before reaching their decision and sharing it with those present?

Yes No

58. Do you agree that the majority decision-making approach should be maintained?

Yes No

59. Should the children’s hearing be asked to reach a unanimous decision during adjournment, in order to minimise repetition and potential retraumatisation?

Yes No

60. If a majority decision approach remains, would you agree that any dissenting decision should be noted and explained?

Yes No