Scottish Government

Modern Studies - Advanced Higher

An Introduction to the Children's Hearings System
History - the Milestones
The Legal Framework
The Fundamental Principles
The Children's Hearings Process
Key People in the Children's Hearings System
Glossary
Youth Justice: Focus on other Countries
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Essay Questions
Case Study

Advanced Higher - Theme: Law and Order and Research Methods

Teachers' sheet

The materials provided for Advanced Higher Modern Studies students supply detailed information about the Children's Hearings system.

The history of the system, the legal framework and the principles on which it is based are outlined.

The Children's Hearings system process is explained and information provided relating to the key people who work within the system.

An introduction to youth justice systems in England and Wales, Canada and New Zealand present a starting point for an individual comparative study.

The student activities will enable students to interpret data and draw conclusions, and to become more familiar with the role of Safeguarder and Legal Representative.

The essay questions will provide students who may wish to use the Children's Hearings system as a dissertation topic with starting points for their investigation.

The case of Jonathan Gibb provides a full set of case papers and reports as provided to panel members. It demonstrates a typical care and protection referral and can be used as the basis for a mock hearing.

For students who would like more information about the Children's Hearings system the following web site will be of use: www.childrens-hearings.co.uk