Implementation of the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act
Implementation of the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act | South Lanarkshire Council
| Title | Implementation of the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act |
| Council Resource | Social Work |
| Service Area | Social Work Resources |
| Aims and Objectives | The policy relates to the implementation of the above act, and the consequences for the council and partners. The implementation of the act is a legal requirement.
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| Conclusion | The implementation of the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act is a statutory duty on the Council and extends the right to adoption to all unmarried couples. The initial impact assessment determines that it will have no negative impact on the Council's equality duties and no further impact assessment is required.
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| Completion date | 13/07/2009 |
| Contact Email address | equalities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
| Area | Council Wide |
