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SSI to add "sex" as a characteristic to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
Consultation on Draft SSI to Add the Characteristic of Sex to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 About this consultation This consultation seeks views on new criminal law measures to be added into the hate crime legal framework. The effect of the new measures is to add new protections for women and girls as well as men and boys where behaviour is undertaken displaying prejudice in relation to the characteristic of sex. ... MoreOpened today -
Draft Updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy
Sectoral Marine Planning provides a framework for the sustainable development of offshore wind energy in Scotland’s marine environment. The draft updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (SMP-OWE) sets out an integrated planning framework for both the ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds alongside consideration of additional capacity for test and demonstration (T&D) projects. It has been informed by the latest scientific evidence and sets out the opportunities as well... MoreClosed 22 August 2025 -
Voices in Justice: Parole Reform in Scotland
Our Vision for Justice sets out the Scottish Government’s transformative vision to deliver a just, safe, and resilient country. We seek views on what areas of the parole system can be improved to contribute towards the delivery of this vision. This consultation builds upon previous reforms to parole and associated practice over the past six years, and marks the next step in the journey of continued improvement. We are committed to listening, learning, adapting and delivering change... MoreOpened 20 August 2025 -
Scottish Marine Recovery Fund
Delivering Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions is critical to addressing the climate and nature crises, and to realising the significant economic opportunities of Scotland’s path to net zero. There is an ambitious pipeline of offshore wind projects in Scotland, with a current reported potential pipeline of over 40GW of offshore wind projects on top of our existing operational capacity. To maximise the delivery of offshore wind in Scotland and fulfil our environmental... MoreOpened 19 August 2025 -
Scottish Aggregates Tax - proposed approaches to cross-border taxation
The Scottish Government is seeking views on options for approaching cross-border taxation for Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT). The Aggregates Tax and Devolved Tax Administration (Scotland) Act 2024 (“the 2024 Act) provides for the key elements of a new devolved tax on the commercial exploitation of aggregates in Scotland - the Scottish Aggregates Tax (“SAT”). SAT is intended to replace UK Aggregates Levy (UKAL) from 1 April 2026. This is subject to the successful... MoreClosed 18 August 2025 -
Pathway Action Plans for Invasive Non-native Species
We want your views on five Pathway Action Plans to reduce the risk of invasive non-native species spreading in Great Britain. What the plans cover The plans focus on stopping invasive species from spreading through: recreational boating and angling - preventing species moving between waterways horticulture - stopping invasive garden plants and soil contaminants spreading zoos - preventing animals escaping from zoos or wildlife parks pets - stopping released or... MoreClosed 18 August 2025 -
Update to the 2020 Offshore Wind Policy Statement: Scotland’s Offshore Wind ambition
The outlook for offshore wind in Scotland has changed since the original Offshore Wind Policy Statement was published in 2020, which outlined an ambition that Scotland's 2GW of operational and under construction offshore wind capacity at the time could grow to between 8GW and 11GW by 2030. Since then, there has been a significant increase in the number of potential offshore wind developments due to the ScotWind and the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing rounds. ... MoreClosed 13 August 2025 -
Financial transparency and profit limitation in children's residential care
This consultation relates to provisions made in the Children and Young People (Care and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill , which was introduced to Parliament on 17 June 2025. The legislation is being developed in order to meet the commitments made in The Promise , and to ensure that excessive profits are not being gained through the care of children is an important section of this work. The Promise is clear that there is no place for profiting in how Scotland cares for its children... MoreOpened 11 August 2025 -
Process for determining electoral boundaries in Scotland
This consultation will discuss some of the processes used to approve changes to electoral boundaries in the UK and around the world, and ask for your views on which of the models may be a best fit for Scotland. It will also ask whether any other changes should be made as a result of any change to the approval process. 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... MoreClosed 7 August 2025 -
Supporting Scotland's Transition - Land use and Agriculture
Between now and 2045 Scotland is aiming to transition to a Net Zero economy. Just transition is how we get to this net zero and climate resilient economy in a way that delivers fairness and tackles inequality and injustice. Land use and agriculture has a vital role to play in achieving that ambition. Alongside other sectors, it has been tasked with reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike other sectors, land use and agriculture has been asked to work on behalf of all of... MoreOpened 6 August 2025 -
Scotland’s Fourth Land Use Strategy
We are seeking your views on our proposed approach to the next Land Use Strategy (LUS). The proposals are set out in our consultation paper which you should read before answering the questions. The LUS is a document that sets out our strategic direction and vision for sustainable land use in Scotland, and the objectives, policies and actions that will help deliver it. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 requires Scottish Ministers, by law, to produce a Land Use Strategy every five... MoreOpened 6 August 2025 -
Salmon fishing: proposed river gradings for 2026 season
We are seeking views on the proposed river gradings for the 2026 fishing season, which have been calculated from the annual assessment of the conservation status of wild Atlantic salmon populations in rivers across Scotland. Read the consultation paper . The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation. You may find it useful to read or refer to it while responding. As you complete your response, each page will provide the option to 'Save and come... MoreOpened 6 August 2025 -
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027-32
The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research programme is a multidisciplinary portfolio of research. It is structured in five-year cycles to enable long term strategic research and provide clarity on research priorities and programme structure. This is a draft version of the 2027-32 ENRA Research Strategy for public consultation. The programme covers a broad range of issues critical to Scotland's environmental and agricultural futures including: ... MoreOpened 4 August 2025 -
2025 Fatal Accident Inquiry Review – call for evidence
This call for evidence by the 2025 Fatal Accident Inquiry Review aims to gather views on the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) system in terms of the efficiency, effectiveness and trauma-informed nature of investigations into deaths in custody and the specific barriers that families face in engaging with the process. More information on the review, including the full remit, can be found on the Review webpage Justice: 2025 Fatal Accident Inquiry Review - gov.scot . The Review is... MoreOpened 1 August 2025 -
Clyde Seasonal Closure
Background Since 2002, a specific area in the Firth of Clyde has been closed to fishing each year between 14 February and 30 April to protect spawning cod. This was implemented by a Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) annually until 2009 and on a biennial basis since. Exemptions were previously provided for Nephrops trawlers, creel vessels and scallop dredgers in the area due to their minimal cod by catch. These exemptions were removed in 2022 and 2023 on the basis that research... MoreOpened 31 July 2025 -
Draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan
This consultation is on the draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan, the first plan of its kind in Scotland with a dedicated focus on the marine and coastal environment. The plan will work to address the growing pressures on our marine environment and set out how we intend to accelerate marine restoration in Scotland, including identifying actions to help prioritise habitats and locations suitable for restoration. Accelerating active restoration in Scotland’s marine... MoreOpened 29 July 2025 -
Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind
The Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind sets out Scotland’s proposed policy for Habitats Regulations reform for offshore wind. Enabled by the UK Energy Act 2023, the policy proposes to amend the Habitats Regulations for offshore wind to enable a more flexible and pragmatic approach to environmental compensation. The proposals aim to provide new opportunities for investment to conserve Scotland’s marine environment by enabling a more flexible approach to the requirements for... MoreOpened 22 July 2025 -
Northern Isles Ferry Services 4
Ministerial Foreword I am pleased to launch this public consu ltation on the future of the Northern Isles Ferry Services contract (NIFS4). The ferry routes linking Orkney and Shetland with mainland Scotland are essential not only for local communities, but for the wider economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of the Northern Isles. It is essential that these services are reliable, resilient and delivering to the needs of islanders, businesses and visitors alike and... MoreOpened 22 July 2025 -
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones Action Programme review
We invite stakeholders to respond to our review of the Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2008. We are reviewing the measures in the current Nitrate Vulnerable Zones Action Programme to evaluate whether they remain sufficient to achieve the aims of the Nitrates Directive. The review considers the latest scientific research and new evidence affecting Action Programme measures - taking account of the variation in agricultural, soil and climatic... MoreOpened 21 July 2025 -
Health: Long Term Conditions Framework
The purpose of this consultation Many people in Scotland live with the challenges of a long term condition; recently reported as 38% of our population. Long term conditions can impact a person’s whole life: their physical health, mental health, relationships, finance and work. The Scottish Government has a number of strategies and policies in place to improve care and support for a range of long term conditions and condition groups. The approaches taken focus on... MoreClosed 20 July 2025 -
Housing (Scotland) Bill
This consultation seeks views on how powers within the Housing (Scotland) Bill ("the Bill") could be used to exempt certain types of properties from rent control and the circumstances where rents could be increased above the level of any introduced rent cap. The Bill, as introduced to Parliament on 26 March 2024, creates a power for Scottish Ministers to introduce rent control areas. This would only be done following an assessment of an area’s rents by the local authority and a... MoreClosed 18 July 2025 -
Fees for appeals on non-domestic rating valuations
This consultation seeks views on the potential introduction of fees for appeals on non-domestic rating valuations. The non-domestic rates system was reviewed in 2017 by the independent Barclay Review which aimed to support growth, improve administration and increase fairness of the non-domestic rates system. The report of the Barclay Review called for reforms to the appeals system to modernise the approach, reduce appeal volume and ensure greater transparency and fairness. A new... MoreOpened 16 July 2025 -
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax: Property Investment Funds
As part of the 2025-26 Scottish Budget, the Scottish Government committed to bring forward draft legislation in respect of the interaction between Co-Ownership Authorised Contractual Schemes (CoACS) and Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT). Reflecting that commitment, this consultation seeks views on three specific issues focussed on the interaction between investment and devolved tax legislation. MoreOpened 11 July 2025 -
Building Standards: Flooding and groundwater guidance
The 2018-19 Programme for Government included a commitment to develop a property flood resilience action plan and in December 2018, the Scottish Government published the ‘ Flood resilient properties: framework for Scotland ’. This established the Property Flood Resilience Delivery Group (PFRDG), which was tasked with preparing and delivering an action plan to help property owners take action to make their properties more resilient against the impacts of flooding. As a member... MoreOpened 11 July 2025 -
Developing an ecosystem restoration code for Scotland
In the 2024 Natural Capital Market Framework, the Scottish Government (SG) committed to supporting the development of an Ecosystem Restoration Code (ERC) for Scotland as a new high-integrity market mechanism that could attract responsible private investment into nature restoration and biodiversity projects. This commitment is being delivered in 2025 via an SG-NatureScot partnership project. SG has published an Engagement Paper which summarises the results of the Discovery Phase of the... MoreClosed 7 July 2025 -
Community right to buy: review
The Community Right to Buy, introduced in Scotland in 2003, has empowered rural, urban, and crofting communities to acquire land and assets. The Scottish Government is consulting as part of a review aimed at simplifying the process and exploring improvements. The Scottish Government committed to a public consultation on Community Rights to Buy in the Programme for Government 2024 to 2025 . Through this consultation, the Scottish Government wants to understand how these... MoreOpened 7 July 2025 -
A review of Scotland's shellfish water protected area designations
This consultation is on the on the proposed designations and de-designations of Shellfish Water Protected Area’s (SWPAs), as part of work to meet a statutory obligation. SWPAs are designated zones aimed at safeguarding shellfish waters from pollution, ensuring the sustainable development of economically significant shellfish production. The purpose of the review is to identify areas where it may be appropriate to designate a new SWPA or de-designate... MoreOpened 7 July 2025 -
Qualifications for teachers of children and young people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, or deafblind
This consultation seeks to capture views on proposed changes to the guidance on appropriate qualifications and teacher competencies for teachers who teach children and young people who are blind or partially sighted, deaf, or deafblind. The proposed changes take into account developments in sensory impairment education since 2007, with the overall aim of enhancing attainment for children and young people with these specific learning needs. We would like to hear your views on the... MoreClosed 4 July 2025 -
Draft Environment Strategy
The draft Environment Strategy sets out a holistic framework for delivering Scotland’s role in tackling the global crises of nature loss, climate change and pollution. It brings together the Scottish Government’s existing policy response, highlighting the importance of carefully managing synergies and trade-offs. It builds on these existing policies by outlining new priorities and proposals. These focus, in particular, on opportunities for supporting the economic and societal changes... MoreOpened 3 July 2025 -
Polypharmacy Guidance: appropriate prescribing, making medicines safe, effective and sustainable 2025 - 2028
Polypharmacy (use of multiple medicines) can be appropriate or inappropriate. Polypharmacy becomes inappropriate when the medication risks begin to outweigh the benefits for an individual, and this is the important area to consider rather than the number of medicines an individual is taking alone. The aim of addressing this is to identify those at greatest risk of harm and to agree a medication regimen that is tailored to their changing needs and expectations, so that the use of medicines... MoreOpened 30 June 2025
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