Children Referral Proceedings
Children’s Referral Proceedings are linked to The Children’s Hearing System (Panel Hearings). When a Child Protection Order is being sought by the Children’s Reporter, grounds for referral covering the basis upon which the Protection Order is required, are laid before The Panel.
If a parent or parents disagree with those grounds then The Panel will refer the case to the Sheriff Court to make a decision. In those circumstances, a court hearing referred to as a ‘Children’s Referral’ will be fixed.
As soon as anyone receives a notification that their child or children will be the subject of a Panel Hearing they should obtain legal representation immediately.
Our very experienced and compassionate Family Law team will guide you through the process involved in a Panel Hearing from beginning to end. We aim to represent you to the best of our ability, clearly articulating your circumstances to ensure you are adequately and fairly represented.
Children’s Panel Hearings
Sometimes a parent or parents will find themselves unable to care adequately for their child/children. In such circumstances, they can find themselves involved with the Social Work Department, and in turn, this may result in them having to attend the Children’s Hearing.
‘The Children’s Hearings System is Scotland’s unique care and justice system for children and young people. It aims to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through a decision-making lay tribunal called the Children’s Panel.’
(chscotland.gov.uk/the-childrens-hearings-system).
Our highly experienced and proactive Family Law team will support and advise you in relation to the procedures involved in a Children’s Hearing. We can help put forward your position, clearly articulating your circumstances to ensure you are adequately and fairly represented.
Getting the right representation in a position such as this can occasionally mean the difference between children being removed from the care of their parents, or not.
Civil Litigation