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Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
 — [proposal for a Bill to establish a Commissioner for Older People with duties to protect and further their rights and interests]: consultation paper
Author(s)Alex Neil
Corporate AuthorScottish Parliament
PublisherAlex Neil, MSP, Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, October 2004
Pages27 pp
SourceAlex Neil, MSP, Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh EH99 1SP. E-mail: alex.neil.msp@scottish.parliment.uk
KeywordsOmbudsman ; Rights [elderly] ; Statutes ; Scotland.
AnnotationThe Bill's aim is broadly to create an older people's champion for Scotland in the shape of a Commissioner to specifically ensure that their rights are being observed, and that government legislation, whether current or planned, or the policies of other agencies and organisations take account of their views and interests. This consultation paper sets out the background to Alex Neil's proposal; why a Commissioner is needed; and what role a Commissioner could play, including proposed areas of responsibility. Appendices refer to other legislation affecting older people, and to recommendations for a similar scheme in Wales. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-050712003 P
ClassmarkPCO: IKR: 6P: 9A *

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