Section 23: Statements of compatibility in relation to legislation
86.Subsection (1) of section 23 requires all Public Bills introduced to the Scottish Parliament to be accompanied by a statement from the member introducing the Bill about the extent to which it is compatible with the UNCRC requirements. “Public Bill” is defined by Rule 9.1 of the Scottish Parliament’s Standing Orders.
87.Subsection (2) creates an equivalent rule for a statement where the Scottish Ministers make a Scottish statutory instrument other than one bringing primary legislation into force. The phrase “Scottish statutory instrument” is defined by section 27 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010.
