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[F1(1)In exercising a function conferred by virtue of Part 1 (including a function of making subordinate legislation), the Scottish Ministers must have regard—

(a)to the importance of communicating in an inclusive way,

(b)to opportunities to advance equality and non-discrimination.

(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.

(3)Section 9 (advancement of equality and non-discrimination) of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 is amended by subsections (4) to (6).

(4)The existing text becomes subsection (1).

(5)In that subsection, for “regard” substitute regard—

(a)to the importance of communicating in an inclusive way,

(b).

(6)After that subsection insert—

(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..]

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