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Fish Farm Containment and Marine Mammal Interactions Code of Practice
Section 7 of the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (“2007 Act”) empowers the Scottish Ministers to approve a code of practice, in whole or in part, in order to give practical guidance to fish farmers, promoting desirable practices with respect to the containment of fish on fish farms and the prevention of escapes by farmed fish. This Code of Practice sets out the standards expected from Aquaculture Production Businesses in Scotland in order to provide for the containment of... MoreClosed 3 August 2021 -
Consultation on Traffic Regulation Orders
The Scottish Government has heard various calls over the last few years from Local Authorities detailing how they think improvements can be made to the regulations which govern how traffic flows on our roads and streets. Some view the current processes as no longer fit for purpose hence why Transport Scotland was instructed to undertake a review of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) procedures to fully understand if change is required. MoreClosed 30 July 2021 -
NHSScotland 'Once for Scotland' Workforce Policies: Homeworking Policy
The 'Once for Scotland' Workforce Policies Programme is designed to review and transform existing workforce policies (previously known as Partnership Information Network (PIN) Policies) in line with our vision: "'Once for Scotland' workforce policies will promote NHSScotland as a modern, exemplar employer; showcasing our core values, and promoting consistent employment policy and practice that supports the implementation of the Staff Governance Standard and effective recruitment and... MoreClosed 26 July 2021 -
Regulation of child contact centre services
Child contact centres can play an important role in allowing a child to have a relationship with a parent. Child contact centres are safe venues for conflict-free contact between children, parents, and other people in the child’s life. The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 gives the Scottish Ministers the power to regulate child contact centres. This consultation seeks views on various aspects of what regulation would look like. MoreClosed 12 July 2021 -
Registers of child welfare reporters, curators ad litem and of solicitors who may be appointed when an individual has been prohibited from conducting their case themselves
The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 (the 2020 Act) gained Royal Assent on 1 October 2020. The 2020 Act builds on the existing Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (the 1995 Act). During the passage of the 2020 Act through the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Government committed to a full and public consultation on the establishment of the registers of child welfare reporters, curators ad litem appointed in cases under section 11 of the 1995 Act and solicitors who can be appointed when... MoreClosed 12 July 2021 -
University of the Highlands and Islands Further Education Teaching Programme
Whether the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) should provide a Further Education Teaching Programme for individuals seeking registration as a further education teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) MoreClosed 29 June 2021 -
Impact on Islands Communities of Free Bus Travel for Young People Under 22
This consultation seeks views on the impact on island communities of the introduction of free bus travel throughout Scotland for those under age 22 . MoreClosed 25 June 2021 -
Local Place Plan Regulations consultation
Local Place Plans are community led plans providing proposals for the development and use of land. Introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 these plans will set out a community’s aspirations for its future development. MoreClosed 25 June 2021 -
UK Dolphin and Porpoise Conservation Strategy: consultation
The Scottish Government, in collaboration with Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Welsh Government (WG), Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland (DAERA) and the UK Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies, have developed this UK conservation strategy. The strategy aims to ensure effective management to achieve and/or maintain favourable conservation status for nine of the most commonly found dolphin, porpoise and minke... MoreClosed 14 June 2021 -
Short Life Working Group on Prescription Medicine Dependence and Withdrawal - Consultation on Draft Recommendations
In response to a public petition in Scotland and work undertaken by Public Health England to review dependence and withdrawal associated with some prescribed medicines, Scottish Government established a short life working group (SLWG) to look at the scale of the issues in Scotland and the recommendations from the PHE report in the Scottish context. Membership of the SLWG included medical, pharmacy and nursing representation from the professions as well as professional bodies, patients with... MoreClosed 4 June 2021 -
Miners’ Strike 1984/85 Pardon: Consultation
In October 2020, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice announced that the Scottish Government accepted in principle the recommendation made by an independent review panel, that subject to establishing suitable criteria, the Scottish Government should introduce legislation to pardon miners convicted for matters related to the strike. The Cabinet Secretary also undertook to consult widely on what the criteria should be. This consultation therefore invited views on the qualifying criteria for a... MoreClosed 4 June 2021 -
Consultation on a Patient Safety Commissioner Role for Scotland
The Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2020-21 commits the Government to establishing a Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland. This paper therefore seeks views on what that role should look like; who the Patient Safety Commissioner should report to; and how the role should interact with existing legislation and policies, as well as with the various organisations involved in providing and improving health and care services in Scotland. MoreClosed 28 May 2021 -
Abortion notifications and data - changing the process: consultation
The consultation proposes changes to allow the statutory notifications of abortions in Scotland to be sent to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) electronically in future. It also proposes to remove the current requirement to submit information about each abortion with each notification (the yellow forms). Instead the Scottish Government proposes in future that abortion providers should submit data on abortions directly to Public Health Scotland (rather than via the CMO) to enable the abortion... MoreClosed 30 April 2021 -
Self-referral forensic medical services - retention period for evidence: consultation
The landmark Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament on 10 December 2020 and received Royal Assent on 20 January 2021. This consultation seeks views on the appropriate retention period for evidence collected in the course of self-referral forensic medical services, to enable the FMS Act to be implemented. The consultation will run for 12 weeks and we invite responses by Friday 30 April 2021. ... MoreClosed 30 April 2021 -
Consultation on Scottish skills requirements for energy efficiency, zero emissions and low carbon heating systems, microgeneration and heat networks for homes
Our draft Heat in Buildings Strategy sets out our vision for decarbonising heat and reducing energy demand across all buildings in Scotland, setting out the scale of the investment opportunity and supporting our green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This vision can only be achieved if there is a robust supply chain in place with the necessary skills to deliver. MoreClosed 30 April 2021 -
Criminal law - dealing with dangerous dogs: consultation
This discussion paper seeks views on steps that might be taken to improve the way in which the criminal law may deal with dog owners where their dogs act in a dangerous way. MoreClosed 30 April 2021 -
Heat in buildings strategy - achieving net zero emissions: consultation
This draft Strategy sets out proposed actions for transforming our buildings and the systems that supply their heat, ensuring a transition to zero emissions by 2045. MoreClosed 30 April 2021 -
Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP): call for evidence
This Call for Evidence seeks input on actions to modify and enhance the range of support mechanisms currently provided by the Scottish Government through the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP) for development and delivery of large-scale low and zero carbon energy infrastructure projects. It seeks evidence on the support and interventions necessary to accelerate future deployment of low and zero carbon infrastructure projects in Scotland. MoreClosed 30 April 2021 -
Draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products and Oxo-degradable Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: discussion paper
We are seeking views and comments from stakeholders and the general public on the draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products and Oxo-degradable Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations to inform our work on finalising the regulations. Why we are engaging These regulations propose introducing market restrictions – effectively a ban – for problematic single-use plastic (SUP) items and all oxo-degradable products in line with Article 5 of the EU Single-Use Plastics... MoreClosed 13 April 2021 -
River basin management plans - silage, slurry and anaerobic digestate – improving storage and application: consultation
This consultation invites stakeholders to respond to a range of proposed updates to The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (“CAR”). This consultation serves several purposes: Proposed consolidation of The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 into CAR as a set of general binding rules, Modernisation of those provisions to take account of recent changes in land use... MoreClosed 13 April 2021 -
Climate Change - Net Zero Nation: draft public engagement strategy - consultation
ERRATA: Since its original publication on 16 December 2020, the consultation period has been extended and will now close on 31 March 2021. This extension is not anticipated to impact on the publication schedule for the finalised strategy. This Draft Public Engagement Strategy sets out our overarching framework for engaging the people of Scotland in the transition to a net zero and climate ready nation. By putting our people at the heart of everything we do, we aim to enable and... MoreClosed 31 March 2021 -
Clyde Mission Call for Ideas
Clyde Mission - The Grand Challenge The Clyde Mission is a national, place-based, mission to make the Clyde an engine of sustainable and inclusive growth for Glasgow, the city-region and Scotland. The Clyde Mission seeks to recognise and use the Clyde as a national, strategic asset. The geographical footprint of the Mission covers the river and land immediately next to it (500m) along the length of the river, from the Lowther Hills through to the opening... MoreClosed 29 March 2021 -
Energy Consumers Commission 2021/2022 Project Plan: Consultation
A consultation on the Energy Consumers Commission's project plan covering 2021-2022 ahead of the set up of Consumer Scotland in late 2021. Sets out proposed priorities for advocacy and specific projects to be completed and builds on the remit and themes set out in the Energy Consumers Commission's 2020/2021 Work plan. MoreClosed 19 March 2021 -
Adult disability payment: consultation
The Scottish Government is consulting on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment. Adult Disability Payment is a new Scottish benefit which will replace Personal Independence Payment and be delivered by Social Security Scotland. This form of assistance is provided to disabled individuals between the ages of 16 and state pension age to mitigate the additional costs of living with a disability or health condition. MoreClosed 15 March 2021 -
Planning system - promotion and mediation: draft guidance - consultation
This consultation paper relates to the introduction of guidance on the promotion and use of mediation in the Scottish planning system. It provides draft guidance to planning authorities, developers, communities and other potential parties on the use of mediation in development planning and in pre-application consultation. The draft guidance is part of our wider work on planning reform and implementation of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, including steps to reduce conflict, improve... MoreClosed 12 March 2021 -
New Build Heat Standard: scoping consultation
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that, from 2024, new buildings must use heating systems which produce zero direct emissions at the point of use. We are currently developing our New Build Heat Standard to achieve this, and this initial Scoping Consultation aims to set out our high-level vision for the new Standard - which has been underpinned by a series of key outcomes. MoreClosed 3 March 2021 -
Farm Animal Welfare Committee's opinion on the welfare of animals during transport: consultation
We are seeking views on the recommendations made by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee in their ‘Opinion on the Welfare of Animals during Transport’. MoreClosed 26 February 2021 -
Complaints against lawyers and legal firms in Scotland: consultation
This consultation sets out proposals and seeks views on potential improvements to the legal complaints system, within the current legislative framework of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007. MoreClosed 20 February 2021 -
National Planning Framework: Position Statement
The Position Statement sets out the Scottish Government's current thinking on the issues that will need to be addressed when preparing Scotland's fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). It draws on the ideas and evidence we received from a broad range of people and organisations through our early engagement programme. We currently expect that NPF4 will focus on achieving the following four key outcomes: Net Zero Emissions; Resilient... MoreClosed 19 February 2021 -
Strengthening Scottish Charity Law Survey
This engagement follows on from a previous consultation in 2019 which sought views on potential improvements to the statutory charity regulation framework in Scotland. The consultation looked at proposals put forward by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). The proposals broadly focus on improvements to charity law that would increase transparency and accountability in order to maintain public trust and confidence in charities and OSCR. We are restarting engagement with the charity... MoreClosed 19 February 2021
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