Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2026

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?

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.

N/A

9. If a negative impact has been identified please describe it below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility?

N/A

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? (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?

This CRWIA will be published alongside the SSI so will be in the public domain for those wishing access to read it. Additionally, as far as possible, the language used to explain the instrument has been made as accessible as possible so those who read the CRWIA can understand its content and no impact assessed.