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Children’s Hearings1

Synopsis
An illustration of a children’s hearing - the system which replaced the Juvenile Court in Scotland in 1971. A body of lay volunteers is responsible for making decisions about the compulsory care of child offenders and those in need of care up to the age of 18.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. b&w. 28 min.
Year of production
1978
Availability
Sale
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
children in care; children’s hearings; Scotland; social work training; young offenders

Credits

Director
Calum Ferguson
Producer
Calum Ferguson
Writer
K Murray

Distributor

Name

University of Glasgow, Department of Media Services

Phone
0141-330 4611
Fax
0141-330 5674
Address
Southpark House
64 Southpark Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
Notes
1985 cat still current 1994

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