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Tribunal Member training kicks off for 2023

This weekend we had our first manditory training session of the year for our Tribunal Members. We were very grateful to Alix Coubrough from the Island’s Safeguarding Children Partnership for giving us an introduction to disguised compliance and contextual safeguarding.  We learned…

The Children’s Tribunal System - a unique system that has children and community at its heart

In every society, large or small, there are laws, cultures, and traditions that guide the care and protection of children and young people. Protecting children always start with the family, but the wider community also has a role to play - after all “it takes a village to raise a child”.

Merry Christmas from The Children's Tribunal System

With the festive period nearly upon us, it is important to reflect on the year and all that has been achieved. The Children’s Tribunal System would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support of our service and to let…

Children Law Review

Following the States meeting on 23 and 24 November 2022, all parts of The Children’s Tribunal System are pleased to see that the Children Law Review Policy Letter has been passed.

The Children’s Tribunal System responds to welcome Children Law Review proposals

The Children’s Tribunal System has responded to the Committee for Health and Social Care’s proposals for improvements to the family care and justice system ahead of the States Meeting on Wednesday 28 September.

Eminent youth justice practitioner joins The Children’s Tribunal System

Alan Miller, a pioneer for protecting the rights of children and young people in Scotland, has been appointed to join the independent Board for the Children’s Tribunal System.