Redress For Survivors (Historical Child Abuse In Care) (Scotland) Act 2021 - waiver, contributions and other routes to redress: statutory guidance – updated August 2024

Statutory guidance for Scotland's Redress Scheme. This guidance provides further information on the waiver, the contributions element of the scheme and other routes to redress which applicants may want to consider.


Legal Advice

13. All applicants will have access to funded legal advice to ensure fully informed decisions are made, particularly in relation to signing the waiver. Applicants are encouraged to seek legal advice. Funding for legal advice covers the effect of the waiver as well as other matters. Further information on the advice funded by the Scottish Government can be found in the legal fees guidance.

Contact

Email: redress@gov.scot

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