Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) examining the potential impact on children's rights of the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill.


Post Assessment Review and sign-off

12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing

Officials in the Youth Justice team will continue to engage closely with Youth Justice stakeholders on a regular basis to informally monitor the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing of the change to release point for those serving sentences of under four years in secure accommodation.

Officials will also continue to engage with victim support organisations to understand the impact of the change to release point on children.

13. Sign off

Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Helen Crompton, 22 October 2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Alex Doig, 23 October 2024

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 28 August 2024

Contact

Email: communityjustice.consult@gov.scot

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