The role of Panel Members and legal representatives
CHS Head of Practice and Policy, Stephen Bermingham, recently wrote a thought provoking piece for the Law Society of Scotland Journal.
Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS)
We recruit, train and support volunteer Panel Members who make legal decisions with and for children and young people in children’s hearings, and volunteer Area Support Teams (ASTs) who provide support and guidance to Panel Members locally. You may have heard of us being referred to as the Children’s Panel too.
Our Latest News
New Chair of the Board appointed
The Minister for Children and Young People, Ms Claire Haughey, today (11 April 2022) announced the appointment of Katharina Kasper as the new Chair of Children’s Hearings Scotland.
Glasgow Area Convener appointed
The National Convener is delighted to announce he has appointed Sharon Angell as the new Glasgow Area Convener.