Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003
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Long titleAn Act of the Scottish Parliament to provide for the establishment and functions of a Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland; and for connected purposes.
Territorial extentScotland
Royal assent1 May 2003
| Act of the Scottish Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act of the Scottish Parliament to provide for the establishment and functions of a Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2003 asp 17 |
| Territorial extent | Scotland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 1 May 2003 |
Status: Current legislation | |
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| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 17) was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2003 to make provision for a Children's ombudsman. It established the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland with the general function of promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and young people.