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Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill: summary - easy read
An easy-to-read summary of the key changes that the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill makes for children and young people.
Residential Care
Some children are placed in residential care in Scotland from other parts of the UK. There have been concerns about this.
Children can be far away from their homes, families and friends. We want fewer children to be placed from other parts of the UK in Scotland. This should only happen in exceptions when it is in the best interests of the child. We want to make sure there is more protection for children who are placed in care in Scotland from elsewhere in the UK.
The Bill will mean that
- There will be tighter rules to get permission to open a residential children's house in Scotland. They will be inspected and monitored more closely.
More will be done to make sure children placed in Scotland are well looked after.
Contact
Email: CC&JBill@gov.scot
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