Margaret Kernohan: A Commitment to care

United Kingdom, 1975

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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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Central Office of Information

Duration

00:14:30:00

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United Kingdom
Production dates
1975

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A Pattern of People

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A Pattern of People

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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

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Short films → Short films - Great Britain

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Sound

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16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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