Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018

15The Scottish social security charter

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(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.