Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021

89Provision of support to persons in connection with an applicationS

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(1)The Scottish Ministers may make arrangements (contractual or otherwise) for or in connection with the provision of support to persons who—

(a)are, or may be, considering making an application for a redress payment, or

(b)have decided to make, or have made, such an application.

(2)In this section, “support” means such emotional, psychological or practical support as the Scottish Ministers consider necessary given the person's needs in connection with—

(a)the decision whether to make an application,

(b)the making of an application.

Commencement Information

I1S. 89 in force at 28.6.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/234, reg. 2, sch.