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Legal aid reform
Why Reform? The Scottish Government is consulting on a new Legal Aid (Scotland) Bill to modernise the legal aid system and create a simpler, more sustainable and user-focused framework for publicly funded legal assistance. While Scotland's legal aid system remains broad in scope and demand-led, concerns have been raised about accessibility, complexity, sustainability and the system's ability to respond to changing need. Vision for Reform The proposals aim to... MoreCloses 13 October 2026 -
Five proposed joint UK Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for Pelagic Stocks
We are seeking your views on five proposed Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for pelagic fish stocks. FMPs are published under the Fisheries Act 2020 and set out how fisheries will be managed to ensure stocks are fished sustainably now and in the future. The UK fisheries authorities (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland) will prepare... MoreCloses 14 October 2026 -
Building Regulations: The Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 2
Scottish building regulations set minimum standards applicable to new buildings and to new work to existing buildings. In December 2022, Ministers committed to give effect to Alex Rowley MSP's Proposed Domestic Building Environmental Standards (Scotland) Bill to deliver ‘a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard’. Stakeholder e ngagement commenced in January 2023 and an industry Working Group was formed in June 2023. In July 2024 our stage one consultation ... MoreCloses 16 October 2026 -
Updates to the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
Background The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed updates to parts of volume 1 of the Code of Practice made under section 274 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”), focusing specifically on the use of restraint and seclusion. This consultation seeks views on proposed guidance that would be included in a new chapter to volume 1 of the Code of Practice to support safe and rights‑based practice when restraint and seclusion are... MoreCloses 29 October 2026 -
Draft Gaelic Language Plan 2027 to 2032: Social Security Scotland
Social Security Scotland is committed to ensuring that everyone can access our services with dignity, fairness and respect. Gaelic is an important part of Scotland's heritage, culture and identity. Through our first Gaelic Language Plan, we want to support the visibility and use of Gaelic across our organisation and improve opportunities for people to engage with us through Gaelic where possible. The draft Plan sets out a range of commitments covering our workforce,... MoreCloses 6 November 2026 -
Three Proposed Joint UK Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for Pelagic Stocks
We are seeking your views on three proposed Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for pelagic fish stocks. FMPs are published under the Fisheries Act 2020 and set out how fisheries will be managed to ensure stocks are fished sustainably now and in the future. The UK fisheries authorities (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland) will prepare... MoreCloses 10 November 2026 -
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 ban in schools during the school day. The guidance is non-statutory. This means that education authorities and schools must consider it but can decide how to apply the guidance. This means... MoreCloses 17 November 2026 -
Quality Prescribing Guidance for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction 2026-2029
We want to hear your views on the draft ‘Quality Prescribing Guidance for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction 2026-2029’. In Scotland 16% of adults reported living with any form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 2024. CVD is the second largest cause of overall disease burden and second most common cause of death in Scotland after cancer. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is largely preventable and many modifiable risk factors increase the likelihood of developing CVD,... MoreCloses 20 November 2026 -
Price controls on essential food items: draft legislative provisions
This consultation seeks your views on the proposed introduction of legal price caps on essential food items. This would include a cap on the price of certain goods sold by large supermarkets chains in their stores or online. We are seeking your views on this proposal, and also on the design of any scheme introduced so that it delivers maximum benefit for people in Scotland. Read the consultation paper . The consultation paper contains full background information for this... MoreCloses 24 November 2026 -
Review of the Scottish Pubs Code and Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator
A tied pub is owned by a pub-owning business and leased to a tenant. Tenants must buy some or all of their products and services ("the tie") from the pub-owning business (their landlord) or someone nominated by the pub-owning business. Ties can include, for example, beer and products and services are often charged at a higher cost than on the open market. In return, tenants sometimes pay lower rent and may receive other support from the pub-owning business. In 2025, the Scottish Pubs... MoreCloses 3 December 2026 -
Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees and Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2027
As in previous years, we intend to create a new Scottish Statutory Instrument accounting for the target cost of operating the Scottish Road Works Register in the 2027-28 financial year. The intention is to revoke The Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2026 and replace it with a new Instrument for 2027. In addition, the new Instrument is seeking to include an update to The Road Works (Qualifications of Operatives and Supervisors)... MoreCloses 4 December 2026 -
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Tier 4 of the Agricultural Reform Programme
The Scottish Government is seeking your views on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Tier 4 of the Agricultural Reform Programme. Tier 4 focuses on people and professional development. This includes skills, knowledge transfer, training, advisory services, and business support. It also includes CPD. The consultation asks a series of questions about key aspects of a policy for a CPD system in Tier 4. These relate to aspects of a CPD system that users could be interested in... MoreCloses 14 December 2026 -
Fisheries management measures within Scottish inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) management areas
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT (Please Read) The consultation platform will be unavailable on Wednesday 14 October from 07:00 until midday Thursday 15 October for essential maintenance. During this time, you will not be able to access the consultation platform, documents, map function, edit or submit responses. We anticipate that this update may be available before midday on Thursday, Before this update please ensure you have done the following: If you have begun... MoreCloses 18 January 2027
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