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Featured: Restricting mobile phones in Scotland's schools
In 2024, the Scottish Government published guidance to support schools to manage the use of mobile phones in schools. This was updated in June 2026 , to further encourage education authorities and school leaders to limit the personal use of mobile phones in their schools. This could include a full...
Closes 17 November 2026
Open Consultations
Building Regulations: The Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 2
Closed Consultations
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Salmon fishing: proposed conservation status for 2027 season
We are seeking views on the proposed conservation statuses of Scottish salmon stocks for the 2027 fishing season. Read the consultation paper . The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation. You may find it useful to read or refer to while responding. The consultation questions are included here for your reference. Please click 'Begin consultation'...
Closed 4 September 2026
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Protections in the justice system for women and girls
Violence against women and girls, in any form, has no place in our vision for a safe, strong, successful Scotland. That is why the Scottish Government remains committed to ensuring the necessary steps are taken and, where needed, new tools are made available to address violence against women and girls. This consultation focuses on the potential role that changes to criminal law can...
Closed 31 August 2026
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Council Tax High Value Property Bands (Mansion Tax)
The Scottish Government is seeking your views on the proposed rates for two new Council Tax bands for high-value residential properties in Scotland, commonly referred to as a “Mansion Tax”. Council Tax helps fund essential local services including schools, social care, roads, libraries and waste collection. All revenue raise from the two new Council Tax bands will be retained locally. ...
Closed 24 August 2026
We Asked, You Said, We Did
Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes
We asked
What is your view on the proposal for Clyde herring in 2026?
You said
A range of responses were received, as can be found in the outcome report.
We did
Having considered the best available scientific information, the wider obligations and analysed all responses submitted through the consultation process, the TAC for 2026 has been recommended to the UK Secretary of State at 583 tonnes and retains the existing management measures.
We asked
Whether Scotland should amend the Renewables Obligation to implement BICS and exempt eligible businesses from ROS costs.
You said
Most agreed with alignment across Great Britain but raised concerns about transparency and supplier certainty.
We did
We will proceed with the legislative changes and work with UK Government to support an orderly introduction to the BICS scheme from 2027.
We asked
We consulted on whether the functions of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner under the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Act 2020 were appropriate; whether the bodies subject to the Commissioner’s oversight and code of practice under the 2020 Act were appropriate and invited any further views on the matters raised in the consultation. The consultation ran between 27 February 2026 and 26 May 2026.
You said
We received 14 responses. The responses to this consultation (where publication has been permitted) are now available. We are grateful to everyone who took the time to respond.
We did
The consultation analysis report has now been published. We are considering the responses received. These responses will be used, alongside other available evidence, to inform a broader report expected to be published later in 2026. This report will set out the Scottish Government’s conclusions on the review of the Commissioner’s functions.