Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7)

PART 2 S Supporting provisions

9 Advancement of equality and non-discrimination S

[F1 (1)] In exercising a function conferred by virtue of Part 1 (including a function of making subordinate legislation), the Scottish Ministers must have [F2 regard—

(a) to the importance of communicating in an inclusive way,

(b)] to opportunities to advance equality and non-discrimination.

[F3 (2) In subsection (1)(a), “communicating in an inclusive way” means communicating in a way that ensures that individuals who have difficulty communicating (in relation to speech, language or otherwise) can receive information and express themselves in ways that best meet each individual’s needs.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 9(1): s. 9 renumbered as s. 9(1) (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 6(4), 16(1)

F2 Words in s. 9(1) substituted (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 6(5), 16(1)

F3 S. 9(2) inserted (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 6(6), 16(1)