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Children's Hearings Review
05/05/2004
The latest in a series of national public meetings to
allow people to influence the children's hearings system
review takes place inEdinburghnext Monday.
Minister for Young People Peter Peacock will attend a
public meeting at the Festival Theatreat7pm on May 10.
The review was launched on April 22 and aims to
encourage wide discussion on issues and challenges
facing the system, its principles and its key
objectives.
As well as the meeting being open to the public,
people who work in the system - including the 159
children's panel members inEdinburgh, 40 inEast Lothian, 42 fromMidlothianand 67 inWest Lothian- are being encouraged to attend the
event.
Mr Peacock said:
"The hearings system is unique toScotland, but its workload has changed significantly over the
years. It is important that we look at the system to ensure
that it can still deliver for young people in Edinburgh and
the Lothians, and acrossScotland.
"I would encourage anyone with an interest in the
wellbeing of our children, families and communities to play
a part in this review. I look forward to discussing these
issues during theEdinburghmeeting."
As well as 12 ministerial public meetings, local
groups are being encouraged by the Executive to hold other
meetings acrossScotland, to ensure everyone has the chance to offer their
opinion on the issue.
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to
attend. If possible however, it is requested that they
phone Holyrood Conferences on 0131 272 2161, e-mail
hearing@holyrood.com or visit
www.holyrood.com to book their free ticket for the event.