Labour complained it could see panel hearings become more "legalistic and adversarial" at the expense of children's needs - but faced claims of "playing politics" with the issue.
Full Article at Lancashire Evening Post
Page last updated at 10:52 GMT, Tuesday, 8 September 2009 11:52 UK Scottish Government plans to offer state-funded legal representation to vulnerable adults at children's panel hearings have been defeated by MSPs.
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