Child's Interview Right's Practitioner regulations: data protection impact assessment

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to report on and assess against any potential Privacy Impacts as a result of the implementation/use of the Register of Child Interview Rights Practitioners (ChIRPs).

Section 56 of the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 ("the Act") sets out Scottish Ministers' requirement to establish and maintain a register of legally-qualified persons who will provide independent advice, support and assistance to children under 12 who attend an investigative interview.

The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (Register of Child Interview Rights Practitioners) Regulations 2021 set out the details of the Register of Child Interview Rights Practitioners (ChIRPs) and the requirements for being appointed as a ChIRP; payment of expenses, fees and allowances; and training requirements.