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Redress For Survivors (Historical Child Abuse In Care) (Scotland) Act 2021: statutory guidance - evidential requirements and determinations

This statutory guidance for Scotland's Redress Scheme provides further information on the evidential requirements and determinations by Redress Scotland for the scheme.


Footnotes

1 Further information on the eligibility criteria of the redress scheme, including the definition of a relevant care setting, can be found in the eligibility guidance

2 The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Exceptions to Eligibility) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

3 Who exercise or have exercised functions in relation to safeguarding or promoting the welfare of children or protecting or furthering their interests as described in section 14 of the Act

4 In the case of local authorities, that includes the arrangement of foster care or boarded-out placements.

Contact

Email: redress@gov.scot

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