PART 1TENETS AND OVERSIGHT

Charter

I115The Scottish social security charter

1

A Scottish social security charter is to be prepared, published and from time to time reviewed in accordance with sections 16 to 18.

2

The charter is to set out what should be expected—

a

from the Scottish Ministers when—

i

developing social security policy, and

ii

exercising the functions conferred on them by this Part and Parts 2 and 3, and

b

from the individuals who apply for, and receive, assistance through the Scottish social security system.

3

The charter is to reflect the Scottish social security principles.