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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024

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20Guidance on section 18

(1)The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance about the carrying out of listed authorities’ functions under section 18.

(2)Before issuing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a)children,

(b)the Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland,

(c)the Scottish Commission for Human Rights, and

(d)such other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.

(3)The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as practicable after issuing guidance under subsection (1), publish the guidance in such manner as they consider appropriate.

(4)The Scottish Ministers must from time to time review guidance issued under subsection (1) and may revise the guidance.

(5)References in subsections (2) to (4) to guidance include references to revised guidance.

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