Written Question · S2W-09019 · Session 2
Whether it will review pages 15 and 16 of the Code of Practice for the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 which determine the appli…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will review pages 15 and 16 of the Code of Practice for the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 which determine the application of legal aid for guardianship applications and intervention orders.
The answer
As part of an overall monitoring exercise of the implementation of the Adults with Incapacity Act 2000, the Executive is in discussion with the Scottish Legal Aid Board, the Law Society of Scotland and other interested parties with a view to identifying difficulties in accessing legal aid and measures which will improve the current situation. Any amendment to the code of practice will be considered on conclusion of these discussions.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-09019 by reference.