British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS): Renewables Obligation - child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
The CRWIA concludes that the proposed amendments to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009 are a technical change to implement BICS with no impact on children's rights or well-being. As no child-specific effects were identified, the assessment was screened out with a finding of no impact.
Conclusion
The amendment has no impact on the rights or wellbeing of children.
7. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights?
Applicable answer(s): No Impact
8. If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland.
Not applicable – there is no impact on children’s rights or wellbeing
9. If a negative impact has been identified please describe it below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility?
Not applicable
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate a negative impact or potential incompatibility?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk identified and relevant UNCRC requirement
Not applicable – no risks identified
Action Taken/ To Be Taken
Not applicable – no risks identified
Date action to be taken or was taken
Not applicable – no risks identified
10. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators (Annex 2), will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland? (Guidance Section 2.3.2, pages 20-22).
Safe: Not Applicable
Healthy: Not Applicable
Achieving: Not Applicable
Nurtured: Not Applicable
Active: Not Applicable
Respected: Not Applicable
Responsible: Not Applicable
Included: Not Applicable
If yes, please provide an explanation below:
Not applicable
11. How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights?
Not applicable – The amendment has no impact on children or young people
Contact
Email: BICS.consultation@gov.scot