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Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019

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Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019, Section 72 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 10 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

72Wellbeing of childS

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(1)This section applies where—

(a)a person is—

(i)exercising any function conferred by this Part, or

(ii)acting in pursuance of an order made or authorisation granted under this Part,

(b)under or by virtue of this Part, a court is making a decision about a matter to do with a child.

(2)In exercising the function, acting in pursuance of the order or authorisation or, as the case may be, making the decision, the person or court must treat the need to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the child as a primary consideration.

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I1S. 72 in force at 17.12.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/449, reg. 2

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