Explanatory Notes

Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014

2014 asp 8

27 March 2014

Commentary on Sections

Part 5 – Child’s plan

Section 42 – Directions in relation to child’s plans

105.Subsections (1) and (2) provide that relevant authorities and listed authorities must comply with any direction issued by the Scottish Ministers about the exercise of the functions conferred by Part 5 (other than the function of complying with section 38). Before issuing, revising or revoking a direction, the Scottish Ministers must consult any person to which it relates, and such other persons as they consider appropriate.