This annotated version of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 gathers expert views from an author team of varied disciplines to provide an explanatory guide to the individual provisions of the Act. It is completely up-to-date, including the substantial amendments effected by the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 and Part 16 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act.