PART 5Other support for survivors of abuse

Provision of support

I189Provision of support to persons in connection with an application

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.