Including Whole System Approach Implementation group and the Services, organisations and Care and Justice Bill team established children will be ready for the increasing the age of referral to the Children’s Rights group, driving forward actions under the (December 2021). 12 week public group to meet the priorities of the Youth Justice Vision introduction of a Children’s reporter in line with legislation and consultation (Expected spring 2022) Care and Justice Bill which will published in June 2021 including consistency of approach to increasing alternatives to remand Early and Effective Intervention, extending WSA beyond 18 increase the age of referrals to Drafting of key policy instructions from the Reporter to 18 for all – and supporting raising the age of referral to the reporter to 18 Review and update Legislation through February 2022 to enable implementation Subject to Parliamentary for all children and young people. a new Children’s Care and Justice Bill - across the legal system in Scotland. process by March 2024 (Commencement) Subject to Parliamentary process Increase public confidence and awareness raising, and ensuring continued partnership buy...