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Publication - Consultation paper

Island communities impact assessments: guidance - consultation

Published
12 October 2020
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, +1 more … Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Brexit, Building, planning and design, +23 more … Business, industry and innovation, Children and families, Communities and third sector, Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment and climate change, Equality and rights, Farming and rural, Health and social care, Housing, International, Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Scottish Budget, Transport, Work and skills
ISBN
9781800041837

Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.

View supporting documents Supporting documents

Island Communities Impact Assessments

Island Communities Impact Assessment Flowchart

Island Communities Impact Assessment Flowchart text

Section 7 Assessment

1. Define the issue

2. Understand the situation

3. Consultation

4. Assessment ICIA required?

Yes - 5. Prepare your ICIA

No - 6. Making adjustments to your work

7. Publishing your ICIA

Section 8 Assessment

This Guidance is issued under Section 11 of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 and relates to the duty imposed by Section 7 of the Act.

Contact

Email: Paul.Maxton@gov.scot

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