Children's Panel

Aberdeen City Children's Panel

Since 1971, Scotland's system of justice for young people has been unique from that operating in the rest of the United Kingdom.

The establishment of the Scottish Children's Hearings System stemmed from the work of Lord Kilbrandon. In advising the Government of the day about how to deal with young people in trouble, he recognised that whether they had offended or had been offended against, it was essential that in taking decisions about their future, the best interests of the child or young person must be paramount. Except in exceptional cases involving substantial risks to public safety, that principle remains the foundation of the Children's Hearing System.

You can find out more about the Children's Panel and how you can get involved, by selecting the Children’s Panel link below. 

For further information about the Children's Panel, visit the
Children's Hearings website.

Application Process

2013 Recruitment Campaign Information

The National Recruitment Campaign for 2013 will commence in Autumn 2013.  For further information please use the contact details listed below.

Contacts

• Lynsey McBain
  Children's Panel
  Legal and Democratic Services,
  Town House,
  Broad Street,
  Aberdeen
  AB10 1AQ
  Phone: 01224 522123
  Email: lymcbain@aberdeencity.gov.uk
  
  
• Mark Masson
  Children's Panel
  Legal and Democratic Services,
  Town House,
  Broad Street,
  Aberdeen
  AB10 1AQ
  Phone: 01224 522989
  Email: mmasson@aberdeencity.gov.uk
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

• Could my age or occupation prevent me from becoming a Children’s Panel member?
• How can I become involved as a Children’s Panel member?
• How many Children’s Panel members are there in Aberdeen?
• How much time will be required to attend Children’s Panel duties?
• I have concerns about the view my employer might take to time off for Children’s Panel duties – what is my position?
• What does the Children’s Panel do?
• What is the CPAC?
• What qualifications do I need to join the Children’s Panel?
• What training commitment is involved in the Children’s Panel?
• Where are the Children’s Hearings held?
• Who appoints Panel Members?
• Will I be out of pocket as a Children’s Panel member?