Linda,
Please find my responses below:
1 Yes, however, I believe the granting of a warrant should only be after a recorded delivery letter is sent offering another date, and the consequences of future non-attendance
3 Yes, even more reason for safeguarders who are involved with more parties
4 Yes, to keep to a minimum the number of people involved with the child
7(a) Yes, even more vulnerable at court proceedings
9 Yes. The child or relevant person may wish different representatives at the appeal, so it is up to them to inform their representatives
10 No, the act is clear
11 Yes. It is stated in the act that it is the correct local authority which has the responsibility, so it should be the relevant court
13 Professor K. Norrie should be included in the distribution for comments
Best regards,
Bill <<Respondent_Information_Form.doc>>
Bill Vallely
Children's Hearings Training Unit
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU
Tel: 0131-474-0000
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