Episode of Series “A Pattern of People”.
Children’s Hearings have been set up in Scotland as informal community tribunals to assess the background and needs of children in trouble. Traces the case of Willie Reid, a neglected boy caught shoplifting. The case is reported to Margaret Kernohan who convenes the hearing at which Willie and his parents are summoned to appear. In earlier days the boy would have been brought before the Juvenile Court and probably punished.
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ACMI Identifier
013608
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland - Social life and customs
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Shoplifting
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Stealing
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Juvenile delinquents
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social service
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children's rights
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)