Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019

72Wellbeing of childS

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(1)This section applies where—

(a)a person is—

(i)exercising any function conferred by this Part, or

(ii)acting in pursuance of an order made or authorisation granted under this Part,

(b)under or by virtue of this Part, a court is making a decision about a matter to do with a child.

(2)In exercising the function, acting in pursuance of the order or authorisation or, as the case may be, making the decision, the person or court must treat the need to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the child as a primary consideration.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Commencement Information

I1S. 72 in force at 17.12.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/449, reg. 2