Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968

[^key-aff7713bd98a49b33f37fdca22e80892]: S. 5B repealed (1.4.2017) by The Public Services Reform (Social Work Complaints Procedure) (Scotland) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/157), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 6(3)(4))

[^key-ec8267e2f2116ead5fe73e40817a3093]: Words in s. 87(1) substituted (31.5.2017) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 26(a), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 5)

[^key-8c0d3dca9764701d6a6b0531b4119bfb]: Words in s. 87(1A)(a) substituted (31.5.2017) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 26(b), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 5)

[^key-f947c30314d0ca1bbd48cd017c5699f6]: Words in s. 5(1) inserted (1.10.2017) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 37(2), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-92f37eaaf83af22b7a57b7d29309c743]: S. 5(1B)(u) inserted (1.10.2017) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 37(3), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-ea51f50961db1dbf40989e06e3eed242]: Words in s. 4 inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 40, 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-94e61010ad423294e7caee39ff934289]: Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 39, 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-e95c7acfb26e3955a8d7c5c375759ec6]: S. 12A(1)(b)(i)(ia) substituted for s. 12A(1)(b)(i) (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 30(2)(a), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-647476f5ddcccdfab3ddd67b224b6796]: Word in s. 12A(1)(b)(ii) repealed (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 30(2)(b)(i), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-3e2f5dca47de401e17aaf4aa5555018c]: Words in s. 12A(1)(b)(ii) repealed (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 30(2)(b)(ii), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-63a058faa7d84988aadb498df0afca0a]: Words in s. 12A(1)(b)(ii) repealed (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 30(2)(b)(iii), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-351556269628b25cf7e7b3fabc26a6c4]: S. 12A(1A)(1B) inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 30(3), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-19e436d29b50aec249defb22d7b33f6b]: Words in s. 12A(8) inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 30(4)(a), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-cfd2cd39c39c4156b9fcdf08a4077add]: Words in s. 12A(8) inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), ss. 30(4)(b), 45(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-fcbf1535ff2bb584889ac858b0eedd64]: S. 12AA repealed (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), s. 45(2), sch. para. 1(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-028703f1afd030518ce9741f7b662b79]: S. 12AB repealed (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), s. 45(2), sch. para. 1(2); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4

[^key-d6ca2d4db5334de292464da2a61b719e]: Words in s. 29 heading substituted (4.4.2019) by Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 20), s. 112(2), sch. 1 para. 1(a) (with s. 111); S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)

[^key-0bf8f3b3cafaa22321af61e931c671c5]: S. 28 repealed (4.4.2019) by Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 20), s. 112(2), sch. 2 (with s. 111); S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)

[^key-50d4ddaf2179b9149624edd8cb122a11]: S. 29(1A)(1B) inserted (4.4.2019) by Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 20), s. 112(2), sch. 1 para. 1(b) (with s. 111); S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)

[^key-4d2c205a6130a4549a1de26715e35364]: S. 29(2)(3) repealed (4.4.2019) by Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 20), s. 112(2), sch. 2 (with s. 111); S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)

[^key-cce625aa41e5ff0f95e042029f15716f]: Words in s. 94(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 21 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2101e4c8cff3a1396d0b0156c08cf67d]: Word in s. 6A(1)(d) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 47

[^key-05b1ef900a736297d7f609fa24575eb8]: Words in s. 5(1B)(f) substituted (28.8.2024) by Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 5), s. 38(3), sch. para. 22(2); S.S.I. 2024/211, reg. 2(j)(iii) (with reg. 3)

[^key-6b33b714f338cae6675d040af7fc2ac0]: Word in s. 27(1)(b)(vb) substituted (28.8.2024) by Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 5), s. 38(3), sch. para. 8(2); S.S.I. 2024/211, reg. 2(j)(i) (with reg. 3)

[^key-303e606f3e59d42bc8ec84705a6bd441]: Words in s. 59(1) substituted (28.8.2024) by Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 5), ss. 23(2)(a), 38(3); S.S.I. 2024/211, reg. 2(g) (with reg. 3)

[^key-1887e88bd591035e2c744f4b24ae429f]: Words in s. 59(1) inserted (28.8.2024) by Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 5), ss. 23(2)(b), 38(3); S.S.I. 2024/211, reg. 2(g) (with reg. 3)

[^key-77378abeb139db3be3c32417e48525d2]: S. 27(1)(za) inserted (14.5.2025) by Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (asp 4), ss. 1(5), 18(2); S.S.I. 2025/52, reg. 2(a)

[^key-9bf631f2620ae02861bb6cb17a133200]: S. 5ZA inserted (7.1.2026) by Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 9), ss. 25(2), 39(2); S.S.I. 2025/388, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. Pt. 1

Acquisition of land.

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Supervision of establishments providing accommodation for persons and inspection of records etc.

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Acquisition of land.

Provision of care and after-care

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

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Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

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Acquisition of land.

Inquiries.

Transitional provisions.

Transitional provisions.

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Local authority plans for community care services.

Supervision of establishments providing accommodation for persons and inspection of records etc.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Provision of care and after-care

Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

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Transitional provisions.

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Inquiries.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

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Local authority inquiries into matters affecting children.

Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Power of local authorities to assist persons in need in disposal of produce of their work.

General social welfare services of local authorities.

Local authority plans for community care services.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Provision of care and after-care

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Local authority inquiries into matters affecting children.

Local authority inquiries into matters affecting children.

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Burial or cremation of the dead.

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Assessment of ability to provide care

Complaints procedure.

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Assessment of ability to provide care

Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

13ZA

• (1) Where—

• (a) a local authority have decided under section 12A of this Act that an adult's needs call for the provision of a community care service; and

• (b) it appears to the local authority that the adult is incapable in relation to decisions about the service,

the local authority may take any steps which they consider would help the adult to benefit from the service.

• (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) above, steps that may be taken by the local authority include moving the adult to residential accommodation provided in pursuance of this Part.

• (3) The principles set out in subsection (2) to (4) of section 1 of the 2000 Act apply in relation to any steps taken under subsection (1) above as they apply to interventions in the affairs of an adult under or in pursuance of that Act.

• (4) Subsection (1) does not authorise a local authority to take steps if they are aware that—

• (a) there is a guardian or welfare attorney with powers relating to the proposed steps;

• (b) an intervention order has been granted relating to the proposed steps; or

• (c) an application has been made (but not yet determined) for an intervention order or guardianship order under Part 6 of the 2000 Act relating to the proposed steps.

• (5) In this section—

• (a) “ the 2000 Act ” means the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4);

• (b) “ adult ” has the meaning given in section 1(6) of the 2000 Act;

• (c) “ community care service ” has the meaning given in section 5A of this Act;

• (d) “ incapable ” has the meaning given in section 1(6) of the 2000 Act;

• (e) “ intervention order ” is to be construed in accordance with section 53 of the 2000 Act”;

• (f) the reference to a guardian includes a reference to—

• (i) a guardian appointed under the 2000 Act; and

• (ii) a guardian (however called) appointed under the law of any country to, or entitled under the law of any country to act for, an adult during his incapacity, if the guardianship is recognised by the law of Scotland;

• (g) the reference to a welfare attorney includes a reference to—

• (i) a welfare attorney within the meaning of section 16 of the 2000 Act; and

• (ii) a person granted, under a contract, grant or appointment governed by the law of any country, powers (however expressed) relating to the granter's personal welfare and having effect during the granter's incapacity.

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Complaints procedure.

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Local authority plans for community care services.

Assessment of ability to provide care

Power of local authorities to assist persons in need in disposal of produce of their work.

Acquisition of land.

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Transitional provisions.

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Assessment of ability to provide care

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Acquisition of land.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

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Duty of local authority to assess needs.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Local authority plans for community care services.

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Provision of care and after-care

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Charges that may be made for services and accommodation.

Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Provision of care and after-care

Control of residential and other establishments.

Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

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Grants in respect of community service facilities

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Recovery of contributions.

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Transitional provisions.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

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Local authority plans for community care services.

Assessment of ability to provide care

Local authority plans for community care services.

National Chief Social Work Adviser and National Social Work Agency

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Burial or cremation of the dead.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Complaints procedure.

General social welfare services of local authorities.

Assessment of ability to provide care

Power of local authorities to assist persons in need in disposal of produce of their work.

Provision of care and after-care

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Burial or cremation of the dead.

Recovery of contributions.

Duty of local authority to assess needs.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Complaints procedure.

Acquisition of land.

Assessment of ability to provide care

Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Acquisition of land.

Charges that may be made for services and accommodation.

Assessments under section 12A: assistance

Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Acquisition of land.

Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Complaints procedure.

Acquisition of land.

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Research.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

General social welfare services of local authorities.

Assessments under section 12A: assistance

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Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Provision of care and after-care

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Grants in respect of community service facilities

Acquisition of land.

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Recovery of contributions.

Transitional provisions.

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

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General social welfare services of local authorities.

Home help and laundry facilities.

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Control of residential and other establishments.

Recovery of contributions.

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Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Residential accommodation with nursing.

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Provision of care and after-care

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Complaints procedure.

Assessment of ability to provide care

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

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Transitional provisions.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Duty of local authority to assess needs.

Assessment of ability to provide care

12AZA

• (1) Subsection (4) applies where—

• (a) a local authority is required by section 12A(1)(a) to carry out an assessment of the needs of a person (the “supported person”) for community care services,

• (b) it appears to the authority that the supported person falls within subsection (2), and

• (c) the conditions in subsection (3) are satisfied.

• (2) A supported person falls within this subsection if—

• (a) because of mental disorder, the supported person would benefit from receiving assistance from another person in relation to the carrying out of the assessment,

• (b) because of difficulties in communicating due to physical disability, the supported person would benefit from receiving assistance from another person to communicate in relation to the carrying out of the assessment.

• (3) The conditions are—

• (a) there is no guardian, continuing attorney or welfare attorney with powers as respects the provision of assistance in relation to the carrying out of the assessment, and

• (b) an intervention order has not been granted as respects the provision of assistance in relation to the carrying out of the assessment.

• (4) The authority must take reasonable steps—

• (a) to identify persons who are able to assist the supported person, and

• (b) if the supported person agrees, to involve them in assisting the supported person in relation to the carrying out of the assessment or, as the case may be, communicating in relation to the carrying out of the assessment.

• (5) In this section—

• “the 2000 Act” means the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4),

• “continuing attorney”—means a continuing attorney within the meaning of section 15 of the 2000 Act, andincludes a person granted, under a contract, grant or appointment governed by the law of any country, powers (however expressed) relating to the granter's property or financial affairs and having continuing effect despite the granter's incapacity,

• “guardian”—means a guardian appointed under the 2000 Act, andincludes a guardian (however called) appointed under the law of any country to, or entitled under the law of any country to act for, an adult during the adult's incapacity, if the guardianship is recognised under the law of Scotland,

• “intervention order” is to be construed in accordance with section 53 of the 2000 Act,

• “mental disorder” has the meaning given by section 328 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13),

• “welfare attorney”—means a welfare attorney within the meaning of section 16 of the 2000 Act, andincludes a person granted, under a contract, grant or appointment governed by the law of any country, powers (however expressed) relating to the granter's personal welfare and having effect during the granter's incapacity.

Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Residential accommodation with nursing.

Provision of care and after-care

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Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Burial or cremation of the dead.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

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Transitional provisions.

Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Duty of local authority to assess needs.

Duty of local authority to provide information to carer

Direct payments in respect of community care services.

Further provisions relating to direct payments.

Residential accommodation with nursing.

Provision of care and after-care

Home help and laundry facilities.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Provision of care and after-care

Home help and laundry facilities.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

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Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Local authority inquiries into matters affecting children.

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Duty of local authority to assess needs.

Residential accommodation with nursing.

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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Local authority inquiries into matters affecting children.

Assessment of ability to provide care

Power of local authorities to assist persons in need in disposal of produce of their work.

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Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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5ZA

• (1) The Scottish Ministers are to—

• (a) designate a member of their staff as the National Chief Social Work Adviser to—

• (i) advise them on policy in relation to social work and the protection of individuals at particular risk of harm, and

• (ii) prepare an annual report for the Scottish Ministers on the state of social work services and the social work workforce,

• (b) organise other members of their staff into an agency named the National Social Work Agency to support the National Chief Social Work Adviser.

• (2) The member of staff designated as the National Chief Social Work Adviser must be registered as a social worker in a register that is a relevant register within the meaning of section 52(2) of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001.

Advice, guidance and assistance to persons arrested or on whom sentence deferred

Grants in respect of community service facilities

Grants in respect of hostel accommodation for persons under supervision.

Burial or cremation of the dead.

Grants in respect of secure accommodation for children.

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Transitional provisions.

Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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