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Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report
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Published: Wednesday 09 Dec 2020 (ESS052020R5)
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Overview
Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
Definition of Abuse
Relevant Care Settings
Qualifying Dates
Evidential Thresholds & Decision-Making Processes
Waiver & 'Fair and Meaningful' Contributions
Composition of Redress Scotland Panel
Next of Kin Payments
Victims/Survivors with Serious Offences
Support Needs of Victims/Survivors
Apologies and Non-financial Redress
Duration of the Scheme
Overall Conclusions on the General Principles of the Bill
Summary of Recommendations
Purpose of the Bill
Definition of Abuse
Relevant Care Settings
Qualifying Dates
Evidential Thresholds/Draft Assessment Framework
The Application Process
Burden of Proof
Liability
Compulsion to Provide Information/Evidence
Capacity of Applicant
Composition of Redress Scotland Panel
Role of Insurers
Sustainability of Care Providers
Proposed Changes to Charity Law
Waiver
Alternatives to the Waiver
Next of Kin Payments
Payments to Victims/Survivors Who Have Committed Serious Offences
Support Needs of Victims/Survivors
Apologies/Non-financial Redress
Impact of Redress Payments on Benefits
Duration of Redress Scheme
Financial Memorandum
Advance Payment Scheme
Overall Conclusions on the General Principles of the Bill
Introduction
Content of Report - Advisory Note to Readers
Report Structure
Easy-read Summary
Committee Membership Changes
Committee Approach to the Bill
Terminology Used
Consideration by Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Consideration by Finance and Constitution Committee
Committee Consideration
Call for Views
Purpose of the Bill
Developments leading to the Redress Bill
Scottish Government Consultation
Victims'/Survivors' Views on Redress
Definition of Abuse
General Comments on the Definition
Specific Forms of Abuse
Corporal Punishment
Eligibility Criteria
Relevant Care Settings
Qualifying Dates
Evidential thresholds/Decision-making Processes
Draft Assessment Framework
The Application Process
Burden of Proof
Liability
Sourcing Records
Compulsion to Provide Information/Evidence
Capacity of Applicant
Composition of Redress Scotland Panel
Financial Contributions to the Redress Scheme
Need for Clarity & Transparency
Number of Potential Applicants
Role of Insurers
Sustainability of Care Providers
Proposed Changes to Charity Law
Waiver Provision
Key concerns
Alternatives to the waiver
Next of Kin
Eligibility Dates
Evidence Required
Level of Payments
Co-habitation
Payments to Victims/Survivors Who Have Committed Serious Offences
Navigation through Redress Scheme
Support Needs of Victims/Survivors
Apologies & Non-financial Redress
Impact of Redress Payments on Benefits
Duration of Redress Scheme
Advance Payment Scheme
Overall Conclusions on the General Principles of the Bill
Annexe A - Minutes of Meetings
Annexe B - Evidence
Annexe C - Payment Levels of Other Redress Schemes
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