PART 1TENETS AND OVERSIGHT
Principles
I11The Scottish social security principles
The Scottish social security principles are—
a
social security is an investment in the people of Scotland,
b
social security is itself a human right and essential to the realisation of other human rights,
c
the delivery of social security is a public service,
d
respect for the dignity of individuals is to be at the heart of the Scottish social security system,
e
the Scottish social security system is to contribute to reducing poverty in Scotland,
f
the Scottish social security system is to be designed with the people of Scotland on the basis of evidence,
g
opportunities are to be sought to continuously improve the Scottish social security system in ways which—
i
put the needs of those who require assistance first, and
ii
advance equality and non-discrimination,
h
the Scottish social security system is to be efficient and deliver value for money.