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PART THREE: REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ( RIA)
Further consultation on the key provisions of the draft Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill is planned for the early part of 2009. An RIA will be incorporated within that process. This will identify and analyse the benefits, risks, costs and compliance issues arising from the various proposals that may have implications for resources.
Equality and Equal Opportunities
We do not believe there will be any implications for the issues of equality, equity and fairness in the proposals which are being developed. However, in bringing forward a draft Bill, equality and equal opportunities issues will be considered in the light of the detailed proposals.
Resources for Local Authorities
It has been estimated that local authorities currently spend around £3m per year on supporting the work of the Children's Panels and CPACs. We are confident this continuing level of funding would fully meet any pressure of increased activity in relation to promoting the work of the Children's Hearings system since that increase would be offset by the proposed removal of the local authorities' current responsibilities for in- service training of the volunteers and payment of their expenses.
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