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

13 Guidance on this Part

(1) The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance to support the implementation and operation of this Part.

(2) Guidance may, in particular—

(a) promote understanding of this Part,

(b) promote child rights-respecting practice in relation to the implementation and operation of this Part,

(c) include information about how the implementation and operation of this Part can secure better or further effect of the rights of children,

(d) include information to support public authorities and others in working together in the implementation and operation of this Part.

(3) 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.

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

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

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