Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill: child Rights and wellbeing impact assessment

Conclusion

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?

Neutral.

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

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

Not applicable.

Issue or risk identified and relevant UNCRC requirement

Not applicable.

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Not applicable.

Date action to be taken or was taken

Not applicable.

10. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland?

Safe: Not Applicable

Healthy: Not Applicable

Achieving: Not Applicable

Nurtured: Not Applicable

Active: Not Applicable

Respected: Not Applicable

Responsible: Not Applicable

Included: Not Applicable

11. How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights?

This impact assessment will be published by the Scottish Government on its website so those who wish to access may do so. The impact assessment in so far as is possible has been written in accessible language so those reading it can understand its content. The Scottish Parliament will undertake scrutiny of the Bill proposals, including a call for evidence at stage 1 before the Parliament. If the Bill passes, the Scottish Government will take steps to publicise its coming into force, and in particular with legal professionals who often negotiate contracts.