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;

  • F2...

  • “relevant person” F1has the meaning given by section 200 of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1).