Miners' Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill.
Legal Aid Impact Test
The policy intention underpinning the proposals in the consultation 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.
It is considered that this policy will not result in additional people seeking legal assistance or being taken through the courts.
The Scottish Government does not consider that this would create implications on fulfilling individuals' right to access to justice through availability of legal aid and possible expenditure from the legal aid fund. Access to justice team have agreed they do not anticipate an impact on the legal aid fund.
Contact
Email: minersstrikepardon@gov.scot
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