The A96 Trunk Road (Keith) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024
The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting vehicles on that length of the A96 Craibstone – Inverness Trunk Road known as Moss Street, Keith from its junction with Bankers Lane in a generally northerly direction to Church Road and thereafter in a generally westerly direction to its junction with Seafield Avenue, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
The Order, which is required to facilitate the Keith Remembrance Day Parade 2024, and to enable members of the public to watch and participate in this event, will be in operation from 10 November until 11 November 2024, but will only have effect in relation to such length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
The Order does not apply to vehicles while being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or a vehicle being used for facilitating the holding of the relevant event.
Alternative routes
An alternative route is not required.
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit Traffic Scotland.
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Statement of Compatibility
Statement Declaration
For SSIs
In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, the A96 Trunk Road (Keith) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The A96 Trunk Road (Keith) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024
Disclaimer
This document is a point in time assessment of the likely effects of the above-named proposal on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people. This impact assessment should be read in conjunction with other impact assessments prepared for this proposal.
Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment Template
Introduction
- Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, page 20).
Type of proposal
(Please choose from either Bill, SSI or Decision of a strategic nature relating to the rights and wellbeing of children)
Applicable answer: SSI
Name the proposal, and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.
Key Term Definitions
Prohibition – to officially and legally not allow something.
The proposal is an order with the title “The A96 Trunk Road (Keith) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024”. This order allows a temporary closure of the A96 Trunk Road on 10th November 2024. The order affects a short section of the A96 at Keith as described in the schedule of the order. The restriction will come into effect for a short period and only when the relevant traffic signs specified in the order are displayed. This order will not prevent pedestrians or emergency vehicles from using those lengths of roads at any time. The order is required to hold traffic for a duration not exceeding 2 minutes to respect a period of silence in relation to Remembrance Day.
Start date of proposal’s development: 12/09/2024
Start date of CRWIA process: 12/09/2024
- With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 20-22).
During the closure of this section of road there will be no impact on children and young people’s ability to access school and/or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity, and places of worship. This is because the road closure is for a very short period of time (approximately 2 minutes) on a weekend. All local access routes around the closure will remain open. Access for all emergency services will be maintained at all times.
- Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 22-25).
From:
- existing research/reports/policy expertise
- consultation/feedback from stakeholders
- consultation/feedback directly from children and young people
Not Applicable
- Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
Not Applicable
- Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
Not Applicable
- What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)
Not Applicable
Conclusion
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 26-27):
(Please choose from positive, negative, neutral or no impact, Please note you can have both a positive and negative impact on children’s rights.)
Children’s Rights
Applicable answer(s): No Impact
- If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 27-28).
Not Applicable
- If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 28-29).
Not Applicable
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate negative impact or potential incompatibility issues?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk Identified per article/Optional Protocol
Not Applicable
Action Taken/To Be Taken
Not Applicable
Date action to be taken or was taken
Not Applicable
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 29-30).
(Please choose from yes, no or not applicable)
Applicable answer: Not Applicable
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
- How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 31)
The CRWIA will be published and has been written in accessible language so as to allow for children and young people to understand its content and the potential impact (or no impact) on their rights.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
- Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31).
As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.
- How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
- When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?
Ongoing consideration will be given as to whether the proposed restriction has the potential to impact children and young people.
- Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31-32).
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Paul Anderson - 04/10/2024
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Stuart Wilson - 29/10/24
Date CRWIA team first contacted: 15/10/2024