This report provides commentary in connection with human rights and the social 27 security principles set out in Section 1 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, 28 as operationalised via Our Charter. 22 Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens' Rights Agreements - The Welfare Foods (Best Start Foods) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 23 Draft Regulations 4(2) for Best Start Grants and 5(2) for Best Start Foods. 24 Scottish Government response to a question from SCoSS received 26 February 2025 25 Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, Section 1, Principle (b): social security is itself a human right and essential to the realisation of other human rights. 26 Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (legislation.gov.uk) 27 Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (www.legislation.gov.uk) 28 Social Security Scotland - Our Charter 13 29 The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice referred the draft regulations to us, along 30 with a Policy Note, on 3 January 2025.