Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Amendment Regulations: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

Disclaimer

This document is a point in time assessment of the likely effects of the Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people. This impact assessment should be read in conjunction with the Equality Impact Assessment, Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment, Island Communities Impact Assessment and Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment prepared for this proposal.

Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment Template