Commentary on Provisions Part 7 – review of Act Section 34 – review of Act
150.Section 34 imposes a duty on the Scottish Ministers to review and report on the operation of the Act. They must do so as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each one-year review period, the first of which runs from the day of Royal Assent (4 June 2024). Ministers must report specifically on whether there are sufficient resources in place for the Act to be implemented effectively, and on what (if any) steps they intend to take as a result of the findings of their review. As soon as reasonably practicable after preparing their annual report, they must publish it and also lay it before the Scottish Parliament.