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Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2026
This Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2026 explores the impact of proposed changes to existing Deposit and Return Scheme Scotland Regulations 2020.
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?
Applicable answer(s): 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
10. Not applicable 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? (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
11. How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights?
The CRWIA will be published on the legislation.gov.uk website alongside the instrument so those wishing to access it can do so. The CRWIA has been written in an accessible format so that any children reading it can understand it.