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British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS): changes to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009
The Scottish Government is committed to maintaining a competitive and resilient industrial base, but persistently high electricity prices have increasingly undermined investment, productivity and employment, particularly in manufacturing. While the long‑term solution to energy security and affordability lies in the transition to clean power, as set out in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, there is a clear need to address the immediate cost pressures facing industry and stifling growth. ... MoreOpened 16 June 2026 -
Support provisions for victims of human trafficking in Scotland: published guidance
Human trafficking and exploitation are serious crimes that cause lasting harm. People who experience trafficking may face physical, emotional and psychological trauma. Ensuring that victims receive the right support at the right time is essential to their recovery, and to Scotland’s wider efforts to prevent exploitation. The Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 and subsequent Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (Support for Victims)... MoreOpened 25 March 2026 -
Prison population and penal reform: working towards sustainability
Scotland’s prison population is growing rapidly and reached record levels in May this year, with over 8,600 prisoners being held in an estate designed for 7,805. Scotland is not alone in this. England and Wales are facing similar challenges, as are other jurisdictions, driven in particular by increases in the number of long-term prisoners and longer average sentence lengths. Tackling this issue is of critical importance. Increasing overcrowding in prisons undermines their... MoreOpened 25 June 2026 -
National Strategy for Community Justice: review of 2022 strategy
The National Strategy for Community Justice provides the direction for community justice across Scotland, setting out aims, ambitions and priority actions. In addition to delivering justice, a community justice approach seeks to address the underlying causes of offending behaviour, such as drug and alcohol addiction, and put people on a better path that reduces the likelihood of them reoffending in future. The Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 establishes the current model... MoreOpened 25 June 2026 -
Herring in the Firth of Clyde: recommending the total allowable catch for 2026
This consultation relates to the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for herring in the Firth of Clyde. The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government is carrying out this consultation on behalf of the UK Fisheries Administrations to seek views on the level of the 2026 TAC. 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 responding. The consultation questions are... MoreOpened 17 June 2026 -
Protections in the justice system for women and girls
Violence against women and girls, in any form, has no place in our vision for a safe, strong, successful Scotland. That is why the Scottish Government remains committed to ensuring the necessary steps are taken and, where needed, new tools are made available to address violence against women and girls. This consultation focuses on the potential role that changes to criminal law can play in preventing and addressing violence against women and girls. In the... MoreOpened 26 February 2026
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