Statutory basis

CLD has an impact on a wide range of public policyobjectives and many aspects of policy and legislation affect the context for CLD practice.

The National Performance Framework sets out the Scottish Government’s Purpose, high-level targets related to this, Strategic Objectives, National Outcomes and National Indicators. All CLD work will relate to one or more of these National Outcomes.

The main statutory basis for CLD is provided by The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013. 

Other relevant legislation includes the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act, 2015.

For up to date details on strategies and legislation relating directly to specific aspects of CLD, please visit the CLD Standards Council’s Policy webpage.