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Redress For Survivors (Historical Child Abuse In Care) (Scotland) Act 2021: statutory guidance – eligibility – updated April 2025
Statutory guidance for Scotland's Redress Scheme. This guidance provides further information on the eligibility criteria of the scheme.
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Introduction
4. Part 3 of the Act sets out the eligibility requirements for the redress scheme. It is in respect of people who were abused while they were a child and resident in a relevant care setting in Scotland. In accordance with section 18(2), the abuse must have taken place before 1 December 2004.
Contact
Email: redress@gov.scot