Acts being implemented

Information on Acts currently being implemented that affect children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland.

Forced marriage law introduced, 28/11/11 [S]
Victims of forced marriage in Scotland will benefit from greater protection with new legislation being introduced.

New rules for tobacco sales, 25/08/11 [S]
Retailers intending to sell tobacco have been reminded that they have until October 1 to sign up to a new national register.

Rural Schools Ministerial Statement, 09/06/11 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 9 June 2011 the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell, made a statement on rural schools.

Schools (Consultation) Act Written Answer, 06/06/11 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Jackie Baillie's (Lab) question asking the Scottish Executive when it will bring forward further guidance on the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.

School closures Written Answer, 06/06/11 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Mike MacKenzie's (SNP) question asking the Scottish Executive whether there is guidance on appropriate ways to consult children regarding proposals to close schools; and whether it recommends the involvement of external bodies in assisting local authorities on consulting with children regarding proposals for school closures and, if so, which bodies does it recommend.

School Closures Written Answer, 06/06/11 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Ken Macintosh's (Lab) question asking the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of proposed school closures since 2007 where the pupil roll indicated a 74% take up or more and, if so, which schools.

Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill receives Royal Assent, 07/01/11 [S]
Legislation to strengthen and modernise Scotland's unique children's hearings system, and improve the way it supports vulnerable children, has been given Royal Assent.

Sexual offence reforms take effect, 01/12/10 [S]
The Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 has come into force.

Additional support for learning, 11/11/10 [S]
The rights of children with additional education support needs will be strengthened on Sunday (November 14) when the Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2009 comes into force.

Commission statement on the implementation of the Equality Act 2010, 01/10/10 [E/S/W]
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has welcomed the implementation of the majority of the Equality Act 2010's provisions.

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