Part 7Children

53Provision by Principal Reporter of information to victims

1

Where the Principal Reporter has received information about a case in which it appears that an offence has been committed by a child, the Principal Reporter may provide any information about the case as is mentioned in subsection (2) to any person mentioned in subsection (3) if (and only if)—

a

the information is requested by the person; and

b

the Principal Reporter is satisfied that—

i

the provision of the information would not be detrimental to the best interests of the child concerned in, or any other child connected (in any way) with, the case; and

ii

it is appropriate in the circumstances of the case to provide the information.

2

The information is information as to—

a

what action the Principal Reporter has taken in the case; and

b

any disposal of the case,

in so far as the information relates to the offence.

3

The persons are—

a

any person against whom the offence appears to have been committed or, where that person is a child, any relevant person; and

b

any other person or class of persons, subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed.

4

In this section—

  • “child”means a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years;

  • “the Principal Reporter”has the same meaning as it has in Part II of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36);

  • “relevant person”in relation to a child means—

    1. a

      any parent enjoying parental responsibilities or parental rights under Part I of that Act;

    2. b

      any person in whom parental responsibilities or rights are vested by, under or by virtue of that Act; and

    3. c

      any person who appears to be a person who ordinarily (and other than by reason only of that person’s employment) has charge of, or control over, the child.