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Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill

The Bill makes changes to the law in relation to the care of children and the involvement of children in the criminal justice system.

The changes relate to the children’s hearings system and several parts of the criminal justice system. This includes courts that hear cases relating to children and the places where children can be detained.

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The Bill is at Stage 3

About the Bill

Introduced

Read the Bill and information which explains what it does, why it was introduced, and how much it will cost.

Stage 1 - General principles

Committees examine the Bill and gather views. They produce reports before MSPs debate the Bill in the Chamber. MSPs then decide on the purpose (“general principles”) of the Bill.

Stage 2 - Changes to detail

MSPs can propose changes (“amendments”) to the Bill. The amendments are considered and decided on by a committee.

Stage 3 - Final changes and vote

MSPs can propose further “amendments” (changes) to the Bill. MSPs decide on each of these. Finally, they debate and vote on whether to pass the Bill.

Committees involved in this bill

Education, Children and Young People Committee

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Criminal Justice Committee

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Finance and Public Administration Committee

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Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

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Bills and Laws

Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill

About the Bill

Introduced

Stage 1 - General principles

Stage 2 - Changes to detail

Stage 3 - Final changes and vote

Committees involved in this bill

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Criminal Justice Committee

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

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