Children's hearings redesign - The length of interim orders - Scottish Government consultations

The length of interim orders

We are interested in respondents’ views on how we can make positive changes with respect to the duration of interim orders, while safeguarding the rights of children and families. (See section 9.1 of the consultation document)

80. What are the advantages and disadvantages of increasing the statutory 22 day time limit for the duration of interim compulsory supervision orders (ICSOs)?

advantages

disadvantages

81. Do you feel that there should be more flexibility in the duration of these interim orders?

Yes No

If so, in what circumstances and what maximum duration do you consider appropriate?

82. Could ICSO reviews be undertaken by lone children’s panel members? (See section 8.8 of the consultation document)

Yes No

Please explain your answer

83. Do you support the proposal to create a child’s exit plan from the children’s hearings system?

Yes No

84. What elements should be included in a child’s exit plan?

Please give us your views