Response 439193638 to Covid recovery: a consultation on public health, public services and justice system reforms - Scottish Government consultations

Response 439193638

Chapter 2 - Public health resilience

Question 1. Education: powers to make directions to close educational establishments in order to reduce the spread of infection within and to ensure the continuity of education during pandemics

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic H1 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic H1 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic H1 should be extended or made permanent

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I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic H1 (Education: powers to make directions to close educational establishments, and to ensure continuity of education) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

Children are not seriously affected by covid and it is outrageous to propose indefinitely damaging their education and restricting their freedom.

Question 2. Power to make public health protection regulations

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic H2 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic H2 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic H2 should be extended or made permanent

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I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic H2 (Power to make public health protection regulations) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

This would effectively be a permanent power to implement a police state.

Question 3. Vaccinations and immunisations

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic H3 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic H3 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic H3 should be extended or made permanent

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I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic H3 (Vaccinations and immunisations) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

The current restrictions on who is allowed to vaccinate are too restrictive. Hiwever, GOs should still be expected to help with vaccination programs.

Question 4. Virtual public meetings under the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010

Please select one item

I think the proposed provisions for Topic H4 should be developed

I do not think the proposed provisions for Topic H4 should be developed

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I have no view

If you have any comments on the provisions for Topic H4 (Virtual public meetings under the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010) please write them in the box below.

Deal with this in the event of a future public health emergency.

Chapter 3 - Public services and justice system reform

Question 5. Alcohol licensing remote hearings

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P1 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P1 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P1 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 6. Bankruptcy: debt level that enables creditors to pursue the bankruptcy of a debtor through the courts

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P2 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent (i.e. with a creditor petition debt level of £10,000 as per the current provisions)

I think the provisions for Topic P2 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent with an amended creditor petition debt level of £5,000

I think the provisions for Topic P2 should be extended beyond March 2022 (i.e. with a creditor petition debt level of £10,000 as per the current provisions), but not made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P2 should be extended beyond March 2022 with an amended creditor petition debt level of £5,000, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P2 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic P2 (Bankruptcy: debt level that enables creditors to pursue the bankruptcy of a debtor through the courts) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

The numbers of petitions in a normal year are not excessive.

Question 7. Bankruptcy: electronic service of documents

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P3 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P3 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P3 should be extended or made permanent

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I have no view

Question 8. Bankruptcy: moratoriums on diligence

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P4 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent (i.e. with a moratorium period of 6 months as per the current provisions)

I think the provisions for Topic P4 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent with an amended moratorium period of 12 weeks

I think the provisions for Topic P4 should be extended beyond March 2022 (i.e. with a moratorium period of 6 months as per the current provisions), but not made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P4 should be extended beyond March 2022 with an amended moratorium period of 12 weeks, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P4 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 9. Bankruptcy: virtual meetings of creditors

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P5 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P5 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P5 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 10. Care services: giving of notices by the Care Inspectorate

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P6 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P6 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P6 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 11. Civic government licensing remote hearings

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P7 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P7 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P7 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 12. Courts: intimation, etc. of documents

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P8 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P8 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P8 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 13. Criminal justice: arrangements for the custody of persons detained at police stations

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P9 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P9 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P9 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 14. Freedom of Information: giving notice electronically

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P10 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P10 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P10 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 15. Legal aid

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P11 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P11 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P11 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic P11 (Legal aid) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

Solicitors should have sufficient resources to fund legal aid actions through to completion.

Question 16. Legal writings etc

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P12 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P12 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P12 should be extended or made permanent

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I have no view

Question 17. Mental health: named person nomination

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P13 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P13 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P13 should be extended or made permanent

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I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic P13 (Mental health: named person nomination) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

This is an important safeguard.

Question 18. Parole Board: delegation

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P14 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P14 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P14 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 19. Parole Board: live link

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P15 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P15 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P15 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic P15 (Parole Board: live link) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

As far as possible the proceedings should be held in person.

Question 20. Remote registration of deaths and still-births

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P16 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P16 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic P16 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 21. Remote registration of live births

Please select one item

I think the proposed provisions for Topic P17 should be developed

I do not think the proposed provisions for Topic P17 should be developed

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I have no view

Question 22 . Tenancies: protection against eviction (discretionary grounds of eviction); and pre-action requirements for eviction proceedings on ground of rent arrears

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic P18 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P18 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent, but only to the extent that rent arrears should continue to be a discretionary eviction ground – with all other eviction grounds returning to their pre-pandemic status

I think the provisions for Topic P18 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic P18 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent, but only to the extent that rent arrears should continue to be a discretionary eviction ground – with all other eviction grounds returning to their pre-pandemic status

I do not think the provisions for Topic P18 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic P18 (Tenancies: protection against eviction (discretionary grounds of eviction); and pre-action requirements for eviction proceedings on ground of rent arrears) or the proposal for permanence, please write them in the box below.

Landlords have been left in an untenable position with tenants knowing that they have no need to pay rent.

Chapter 4 - Responding to the impact of Covid in the justice system

Question 23. Courts and tribunals: conduct of business by electronic means

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J1 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J1 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J1 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 24. Courts and tribunals: virtual attendance

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J2 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J2 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J2 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic J2 (Courts and tribunals: virtual attendance) or the proposal for extension beyond March 2022, please write them below.

Attendance in person is important.

Question 25. Criminal justice: early release of prisoners

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J3 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J3 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J3 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic J3 (Criminal justice: early release of prisoners) or the proposal for extension beyond March 2022, please write them below.

A ridiculous and dangerous proposal.

Question 26. Criminal justice: expiry of undertaking

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J4 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J4 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J4 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 27. Criminal justice: fiscal fines

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J5 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J5 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J5 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic J5 (Criminal justice: fiscal fines) or the proposal for extension beyond March 2022, please write them below.

Not the correct process for implementing this.

Question 28. Criminal justice: national court for cases beginning with an appearance from custody

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J6 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J6 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J6 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 29. Criminal justice: time limits - relating to the time limit on summary-only cases at section 136 of the 1995 Act

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J7(i) should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J7(i) should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J7(i) should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic J7(i) (relating to the time limit on summary-only cases at section 136 of the 1995 Act) or the proposal for extension beyond March 2022, please write them below.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

Question 30. Criminal justice: time limits - remand time limits at section 65(4) and section 147(1)

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J7(ii) should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J7(ii) should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J7(ii) should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

If you have any comments on either the provisions for Topic J7(ii) (remand time limits at section 65(4) and section 147(1)) or the proposal for extension beyond March 2022, please write them below.

Totally unfair.

Question 31. Criminal justice: time limits - extending time limits relating to the maximum time between first appearance on petition and the first diet/preliminary hearing and commencement of the trial at section 65(1)

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J7(iii) should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J7(iii) should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J7(iii) should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 32. Criminal Justice: time limits - removing time limits on the length of individual adjournments for inquiries

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J7(iv) should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J7(iv) should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J7(iv) should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Question 33. Proceeds of Crime

Please select one item

I think the provisions for Topic J8 should be extended beyond March 2022 and made permanent

I think the provisions for Topic J8 should be extended beyond March 2022, but not made permanent

I do not think the provisions for Topic J8 should be extended or made permanent

Unsure

I have no view

Chapter 5 - Final questions

Question 34. General Covid recovery question

Please select one item

Yes

Unsure

I have no view