There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, Section 8.
(1)The Poverty and Inequality Commission (in this Act, referred to as “the Commission”) is established.
[F1(2)In addition to the functions conferred on it by this Act, the functions of the Commission are—
(a)to advise the Scottish Ministers on any matter relating to poverty or inequality in Scotland, including the impact of their policies and use of resources in reducing such poverty and inequality,
(b)to monitor progress in reducing poverty and inequality in Scotland,
(c)to promote the reduction of poverty and inequality in Scotland.
(2A)The Commission may do such things as it considers appropriate for the performance of its functions, including in particular—
(a)gathering evidence,
(b)carrying out research,
(c)preparing and publishing such reports as it considers appropriate.
(2B)The Commission must publish any advice it provides to the Scottish Ministers.]
(3)The schedule makes further provision about the Commission.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 8(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 8(2) (1.7.2019) by The Public Services Reform (Poverty and Inequality Commission) (Scotland) Order 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/316), arts. 1, 2(2)
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