Miners' Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment

Consumer Assessment

The policy intention underpinning the proposals is that there would be no need for individuals to apply for a personal pardon. The pardon will be granted automatically if the qualifying criteria are met.

The Scottish Government therefore does not consider that implementing this policy will affect consumers (defined as anyone who buys goods or digital content, or uses goods or services either in the private or public sector, now or in the future")

It is not considered that the policy will affect the quality, availability or price of any goods or services in a market. It is not considered that the policy will affect the essential services market, such as energy or water. It is not considered that implementing this policy will involve storage or increased use of consumer data.

It is not considered that the policy will impact the information available to consumers on either goods or services, or their rights in relation to these. It is not considered that the policy will affect routes for consumers to seek advice or raise complaints on consumer issues. An existing route is available to miners to seek to quash a conviction through working with the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Bill does not impact on that route.