[F1(1)]In exercising a function conferred by virtue of Part 1 (including a function of making subordinate legislation), the Scottish Ministers must have [F2regard—
(a)to the importance of communicating in an inclusive way,
(b)]to opportunities to advance equality and non-discrimination.
[F3(2)In subsection (1)(a), “communicating in an inclusive way” means communicating in a way that ensures that individuals who have difficulty communicating (in relation to speech, language or otherwise) can receive information and express themselves in ways that best meet each individual’s needs.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 9 renumbered as s. 9(1) (temp.) (27.5.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 6(4), 16(1) (which affecting provision is continued (1.10.2022) for specified purposes until 1.4.2023 by S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 17(1)(a)(2))
F2Words in s. 9(1) substituted (temp.) (27.5.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 6(5), 16(1) (which affecting provision is continued (1.10.2022) for specified purposes until 1.4.2023 by S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 17(1)(a)(2))
F3S. 9(2) inserted (temp.) (27.5.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 6(6), 16(1) (which affecting provision is continued (1.10.2022) for specified purposes until 1.4.2023 by S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 17(1)(a)(2))