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Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures
The Scottish Government is seeking to further regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures (NSCPs). We are seeking a model of regulation which protects the public while being proportionate and providing a framework where potential clients can undergo procedures with confidence, and responsible, safe providers can continue offering them. Section 2 of the background paper provides general information about the sector, including the issues we hope to resolve through further regulation.... MoreOpened 20 December 2024 -
Community benefits from net zero energy developments
This consultation is part of a review of the Good Practice Principles for onshore and offshore renewable energy, which seeks to ensure that our guidance helps communities and developers get the best from community benefits. Community benefits are additional benefits, that are currently voluntary, which developers provide to the “community”, and which sit independently of the planning and consenting system. They provide an opportunity to share in the benefits of the energy... MoreOpened 19 December 2024 -
Amendments to Scottish Road Works Regulations 2025
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 2025-26 financial year. The intention is to revoke the 2024 Instrument, and replace with a new Instrument for 2025. This consultation seeks your views on making this change. As you complete your response, each page will provide the option to 'Save and come back later' at the bottom. This means you can save your progress and... MoreClosed 17 December 2024 -
Draft Implementation Plan: Vision for Scotland's public electric vehicle charging network
Transport Scotland recently published a draft Implementation Plan that outlines the key actions that will deliver Scotland's previously published Vision for public electric vehicle (EV) charging . Transport Scotland are holding a public consultation to seek views on the draft Implementation Plan which sets out the proposed actions to deliver Scotland’s Vision for public EV charging infrastructure. Scotland’s Vision for a public EV charging... MoreOpened 16 December 2024 -
Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010: Extension of part 2 order making powers
Scottish Ministers currently hold powers to propose changes to the law, in ways that are more streamlined and flexible than a new Act of the Scottish Parliament would require, in two specific instances. These situations are to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of public service functions; and to reduce or remove burdens for any person resulting from legislation. These powers have been in place since the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 came into force and... MoreOpened 16 December 2024 -
Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed review of fire safety topics including Cameron House Hotel recommendations:
This consultation seeks to obtain the views and opinions of stakeholders on a review of building standards relating to the fire safety of historic buildings converted for hotel use. Some wider fire safety issues are also considered to help ensure the safety of people in and around Scotland's buildings. The consultation covers six main areas, as follows: considers introducing a requirement to have active fire suppression systems installed... MoreOpened 13 December 2024 -
Extending marine planning zones: consultation
Marine planning zones set out the spatial limits for particular local authorities responsibilities for planning controls of marine fish and shellfish farms in Scottish waters. The current marine planning zones extend out to 3 nautical miles. This consultation paper seeks views on Scottish Ministers proposals to extend existing marine planning zones out to 12 nautical miles, via a Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI). The paper contains illustrative and interactive maps... MoreClosed 11 December 2024 -
Scottish seabird conservation: action plan
The recent seabird census and the ‘Birds of Conservation Concern 5’ report highlight that many of Scotland’s internationally important seabird populations are in trouble, and being impacted by a range of pressures, including climate change, and more recently highly pathogenic avian influenza. Seabirds are vital to the marine ecosystem, and their decline signals broader environmental issues that affect livelihoods, food, and recreation. Co-ordinated action is therefore... MoreOpened 11 December 2024 -
The draft Debt Recovery (Mental Health Moratorium) (Scotland) Regulations
The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill completed its progress through the Scottish Parliament on 6 June 2024. Section 1 of the Bill requires Scottish Ministers to create a moratorium on debt recovery action by creditors against individuals who have a mental illness. This is an enabling power which lays out the framework for the moratorium with the detail of the process to be provided in secondary legislation. A draft of the The Debt Recovery (Mental Health Moratorium)... MoreOpened 9 December 2024 -
Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 - fixed penalty notice amendment: consultation
Environmental Protection (Injurious Articles) (Fixed Penalty Notices and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025: Consultation on amendments to introduce Fixed Penalty Notices for offences under the Single-use Vapes Regulations, the Single-use Plastic Products Regulations, the Cotton Buds Regulations and the Microbeads Regulations and to make other amendments to the Single-use Vapes Regulations including a change to the coming into force date On the 18th September 2024, the... MoreOpened 9 December 2024 -
Consultation on proposal to allow proxy voting by councillors
We want to hear your views on a proposal to allow for proxy voting by councillors. Proxy voting would allow a councillor to nominate another specified councillor to vote on their behalf during Council and Committee decisions. The absence of proxy voting could impact on councillors on parental leave or those who are unable to attend for another reason such as an accident or serious illness. Read the consultation paper . The consultation paper contains full background information for... MoreClosed 28 November 2024 -
Digital assets in Scots private law: consultation
It is important that Scotland’s legal system keeps pace with developments across the digital and tech landscape, to help support economic growth and to allow Scotland to remain attractive for investment. T he Scottish Government appointed an Expert Reference Group to provide legal clarification on Scotland’s path to accommodating digital assets within Scots private law, including the status and treatment of crypto-assets and related technologies. The Group reported to... MoreOpened 27 November 2024 -
National Speed Management Review
The Scottish Government has undertaken a National Speed Management Review to examine the potential effects of changes to speed limits across Scotland. The review supports Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 and seeks to ensure speed limits on Scotland’s roads are appropriate and help contribute to a reduction in injury and death on our roads. This consultation invites feedback on proposals to lower the national speed limit on single carriageway roads from 60 mph to 50... MoreOpened 27 November 2024 -
The Scottish Tied Pubs Adjudicator's Investigation Policy
As the Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator, I am pleased to invite you to contribute to our ongoing efforts to shape fair practices within the Scottish pubs industry. Your experience and perspective are crucial in ensuring transparency and equity. This consultation aims to engage both pub-owning businesses and tenants regarding the Adjudicator’s investigation powers for compliance with the Code and its enforcement where necessary. Please note, this consultation... MoreClosed 27 November 2024 -
Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement Programme: Call for evidence
This call for evidence seeks input from people with expert knowledge of inshore marine fisheries in Scotland (e.g. academics, fishers, national and regional fisheries representatives, eNGOs, seafood processors, coastal communities). We anticipate input to range from papers and data to relaying of personal experience and expert opinion to inform development of this policy. The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate has an Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) Programme that... MoreOpened 26 November 2024 -
Scottish Building Safety Levy: consultation on proposals
We are seeking views on the introduction of a new tax - the Building Safety Levy - in Scotland. This levy would take the form of an additional charge on new residential development, to be paid by housebuilders. Revenue raised from this levy would support the Scottish Government's work to remediate cladding in existing residential buildings. The questions in this consultation are grouped into the following sections: the principles of introducing a Levy on new housebuilding, to... MoreClosed 18 November 2024 -
Proposals to amend Scottish Government policy on the protection afforded to certain Ramsar features
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to Scottish Government policy on the protection of Ramsar sites, to treat them in the same way as European sites for the purposes of the Habitats Regulations Appraisal process. Read the consultation paper As you complete your response, each page will provide the option to 'Save and come back later' at the bottom. This means you can save your progress and return to the consultation at any time before it closes. If you don't... MoreOpened 15 November 2024 -
Charging for single-use disposable beverage cups
Day-to-day, we see the impacts the climate emergency and nature crises has on our communities, society, economic wellbeing, and environment – both here in Scotland and globally. Addressing these fundamental challenges is something we must all tackle together, and how we view and treat our resources is integral to tackling them. Around four-fifths of Scotland’s carbon footprint comes from the products and services we manufacture, use and throw away. While progress has been... MoreClosed 14 November 2024 -
Proposals to amend the legislation on religious observance and religious education in schools
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the current legislation on religious observance (RO) and religious and moral education (RME) in schools. The proposed changes will support the alignment of legislation with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child by requiring that children and young people’s views are taken into account in relation to their participation in RO and RME. Read the consultation paper As you complete your... MoreOpened 14 November 2024 -
Draft Grangemouth Just Transition Plan: call for stakeholder views
Consultation is an essential part of the policymaking process. It gives us the opportunity to consider your opinion and expertise on a proposed area of work. We are seeking views on the proposed vision and Just Transition Plan for the Grangemouth Industrial Cluster, which we have set out in the draft document. We want the views of community, business, third sector and all those with an interest in Grangemouth to shape the final publication of the Grangemouth Just Transition Plan in... MoreOpened 7 November 2024 -
National Marine Plan 2 Planning Position Statement
Scotland adopted its first National Marine Plan in 2015 to help manage the use of Scotland’s seas in a sustainable way. In 2022 work began to create an updated national marine plan, to better reflect how the sea is currently being used, and to plan for its continued and sustainable future use. Past, present and future challenges mean we need to make the right choices for our shared marine space. A Planning Position Statement (PPS) summarising all that work has now been... MoreOpened 5 November 2024 -
Scottish Pubs Code for tied pubs
The Scottish Pubs Code Regulations 2024 (“the Scottish Pubs Code” or “the code”) seek to improve the position of tied pub tenants. The Scottish Pubs Code is now on the statute book and I thank everyone who has invested their time and energy to get the code to this point. I became aware, however, of stakeholder concerns about some of the content of the code and so I wanted to make time for further conversations and consultation, to try and ensure the code better reflects the... MoreClosed 4 November 2024 -
Purpose built student accommodation: notice to leave tenancy: student survey
We want to know about students' experiences of living in purpose built student accommodation (PBSA), including halls of residence, and whether you wanted to, or had to, leave your accommodation part way through your tenancy. This includes college or university halls of residence and similar accommodation managed by an external organisation (such as UNITE or Student Roost). It does not include private lets, typically where a student stays either alone or with other students in a... MoreClosed 31 October 2024 -
Purpose built student accommodation: notice to leave tenancy: provider survey
We want to know about the current processes in place for students who wish to end their tenancy agreement early, and what the impact of any legislation in relation to notice to quit periods would have on your business. This includes college or university halls of residence as well as privately owned and run purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) It does not include private lets, typically where a student stays either alone or with other students in a privately owned house or flat. ... MoreClosed 31 October 2024 -
Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy
The Scottish Government is gathering views to help inform the Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy. The Strategy is fundamental to achieving positive change and a fairer, more equal, society in Scotland for all of those who live here. It is key to tackling persistent inequality in society and sustaining equality of opportunity for all of those who live in Scotland. By establishing a clear framework for the Scottish Government and wider... MoreOpened 30 October 2024 -
Draft Regulations regarding the transfer of the Police Appeals Tribunal to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland
We want to hear your views on the proposed transfer of the functions and members of the current Police Appeals Tribunal into the Scottish Tribunals structure. It is proposed that the existing Police Appeals Tribunal will be transferred to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland General Regulatory Chamber, with a further right of appeal in certain circumstances to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland. The Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 ("the 2014 Act") creates a new, simplified statutory... MoreOpened 30 October 2024 -
Children's hearings redesign
This consultation is part of a series of steps to ensure that Scotland’s children’s hearings system can be redesigned to build on its strengths so that it can deliver the best possible experience to the children and families in need of its support. It focusses on areas which may require changes to the law. The policy aims are: to ensure that the children’s hearings system meets the needs, and respects the rights, of all the children and families it serves to ensure... MoreClosed 28 October 2024 -
Future of foster care consultation
This consultation sets out a vision for the future of foster care which prioritises children’s experiences, and meets their many and varied needs, in a changing sector and society. It proposes a new flexible fostering approach that builds on the unique skills and qualities of foster carers, the good practice and innovation already happening across Scotland and the UK, and it is underpinned by comprehensive ongoing support for foster carers. We are also consulting on the key issues that... MoreOpened 24 October 2024 -
Building Regulations: Determining the principles for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 1 consultation
Scottish building regulations set minimum standards applicable to new buildings and to new work to existing buildings. This consultation is the first of two which will consider the technical, commercial and wider policy implications of improvements to building regulations in the context of broader action by the Scottish Government on climate change, to further our ambition of becoming a net-zero society by 2045. In December 2022 the then Minister for Zero... MoreClosed 23 October 2024 -
Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act: consultation
This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI Act). This builds on earlier AWI Act consultations, takes into account the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability, and recognises European and Supreme Court deprivation of liberty rulings in the Bournewood and Cheshire West cases. This is the first step in a wider programme of work to reform mental health and incapacity law in Scotland over the... MoreClosed 17 October 2024
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