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The role of safeguarders in Scotland

Safeguarders are persons who may be appointed by children’s hearings or sheriffs when they think this is required to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. Their role is to provide support and advice for the proceedings.

The aim of this study is to describe and evaluate the current use and operation of safeguarders in Scotland.

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Author: 
Malcolm Hill
Andrew Lockyer
Peter Morton
Susan Batchelor
Jane Scott
Publisher: 
Scottish Executive