Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019: child interview rights practitioners – code of practice

Footnotes

1 “supporter” has the meaning given by section 50(2) of the Act

2 The extent to which harm might be considered serious has been defined as harmful behaviour of a violent or sexual nature which is life threatening and/or traumatic, and from which recovery, whether physical or psychological, may reasonably be expected to be difficult or impossible.

3 EEI provides an opportunity, where appropriate, to divert children from formal systems such as the Children’s Hearing System. EEI allows for a proportionate and appropriate response to address any identified needs and concerns.

4 NHS Education for Scotland e- module: Developing Your Trauma Skilled Practice

5 A daily fee of £110 can be claimed for attendance of less than 2 hours with a maximum amount of £220 for attendance that is over 2 hours.