Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024

13 Review of Act

(1) The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the review period—

(a) undertake a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act, and

(b) prepare a report on that review.

(2) The Scottish Ministers may delegate their functions under subsection (1) to such a person as they consider appropriate.

(3) When undertaking a review under subsection (1)(a), the Scottish Ministers (or, if applicable, the person to whom the function is delegated under subsection (2)) must consult—

(a) the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland,

(b) the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service,

(c) operators of protected premises or such persons as are considered representative of the interests of operators, and

(d) such other persons as are considered appropriate.

(4) The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the report is prepared—

(a) publish the report, and

(b) lay it before the Scottish Parliament.

(5) In this section, “the review period” means—

(a) the period of 2 years beginning with the day on which section 2 comes into force, and

(b) each subsequent period of 3 years.