Social Security Programme 2017-2026: Delivery Report

Our Social Security Principles

• Social security is an investment in the people of Scotland
• Social security is itself a human right and essential to the realisation of other human rights
• The delivery of social security is a public service
• Respect for the dignity of individuals is to be at the heart of the Scottish social security system
• The Scottish social security system is to contribute to reducing poverty in Scotland
• The Scottish social security system is to be designed with the people of Scotland on the basis of evidence in Scotland
• Opportunities are to be sought to continuously improve the Scottish social security system in ways which:
  • (i) Put the needs of those who require assistance first; and
  • (ii) Advance equality and non-discrimination.
• The Scottish social security system is to be efficient and deliver value for money