Specialisation of Sheriffs
Sheriffs must have a clear understanding in specific areas, and the creation of specialised Sheriffs must be considered.
Duty bearers: Lord President | JABS | SCTS | Scottish Government
Part of: Recommendations
Sheriffs must have a clear understanding of:
- trauma,
- childhood development,
- neurodiversity and children’s rights, and
- the dynamics of domestic abuse.
And it should be considered whether there needs to be specialised Sheriffs for involvement in:
- Children’s Hearings,
- Court hearings, and
- other proceedings relating to children and families.