PE2069 : Ensure accuracy of statements informing Child Welfare Reports
Petition Summary
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to ensure the accuracy of evidence gathered by Child Welfare Reporters by introducing a requirement that statements provided as part of their report are signed as a true account.
Petitioner: Nicole MacDonald
Status: Closed
Date published: 04 December 2023
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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration
SPICe Briefing (146KB, pdf) posted 20 December 2023
Committee Meetings
06 March 2024: The Committee agreed to close petition under rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.
Official Report of Meeting 06 March 2024
Written Submission
PE2069/A: Scottish Government submission of 23 January 2024 (184KB, pdf) posted 29 January 2024
PE2069/B: Petitioner submission of 4 March 2024 (45KB, pdf) posted 05 March 2024