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Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 - child interview rights practitioners: question and answer guide

Last updated
21 July 2026 - see all updates
From
Director for Lifelong Learning and Skills
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate, +1 more … Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Equality and rights
ISBN
9781835213117

Question and answer guide for Child Interview Rights Practitioners (ChIRPs) to provide clarity on practical and procedural matters in relation to age of criminal responsibility investitive that have been raised through feedback.

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Updates

An update was published on 03/10/2023 as a result of changes on PDF pages 1, 4, 5 and 6.

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Update

An update was published on 21 July 2026.

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Contact

Email: athena.lynch@gov.scot

First published
6 September 2023
Last updated
21 July 2026 - show all updates

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