The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2016

This Order makes amendments in consequence of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (2014 asp 8) (“the Act”). The Act inserted a new section 26A into the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 which places a duty on local authorities to provide ‘continuing care’ to eligible people who have ceased to be looked after by the local authority.