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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment - updated April 2025
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on children's rights and wellbeing.
Disclaimer
This draft document is an initial assessment of the impact of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish Government will continue to review and update this document where required during the parliamentary process. Any future iterations will reflect an increased understanding of these impacts as the amount of data and research available continues to grow.
This impact assessment should be read in conjunction with the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for the Bill, which has been published separately.
Contact
Email: socialsecurityCI@gov.scot