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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 27 March 2020.
(2) In these Regulations “the 2018 Act” means the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.
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(1) The day appointed for the coming into force of—
(a) section 10 of the 2018 Act (right to advocacy) is 30 June 2020, and
(b) section 11 of the 2018 Act (advocacy service standards) is 27 March 2020.
(2) For the purpose set out in paragraph (3) below, the day appointed for the coming into force of section 91 of the 2018 Act (guidance in relation to discretionary housing payments) is 1 April 2020.
(3) The purpose is to enable the Scottish Ministers to consult in accordance with section 91(4) of the 2018 Act.
SHIRLEY-ANNE SOMERVILLE
A member of the Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
10th March 2020