# Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015, Section 5: Respect for, and dignity of, applicants for assistance


In exercising its functions under sections 1 to 3, or any regulations under section 4, a local authority must take reasonable steps to ensure—
(a) that applicants for assistance in pursuance of section 2 are treated with respect, and
(b) that their dignity is preserved.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2015/5/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-funds-scotland-act-2015/section-5
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