888 results
-
A new Suicide Prevention Strategy for Scotland
The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) will publish a new Suicide prevention Strategy and Action Plan in September 2022. This will replace the current Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Every Life Matters which was published in 2018. Every Life Matters sets out ten actions which are driven by the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) . The Plan continues to deliver a wide range of actions, including: campaigns to reduce stigma and... MoreClosed 23 August 2022 -
Delivering Scotland’s circular economy: A Route Map to 2025 and beyond
Through this consultation we set out our proposals for a Route Map to 2025, our strategic plan to deliver Scotland’s zero waste and circular economy ambitions. It is the start of a national conversation on how we deliver our vision for the circular economy. We are seeking your views on the feasibility and ambition of these proposals in order to reach our 2025 waste and recycling targets, and to achieve our long terms goal of net zero by 2045. Read the consultation... MoreClosed 22 August 2022 -
Delivering Scotland’s circular economy: a consultation on proposals for a Circular Economy Bill
This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for legislation to develop Scotland’s circular economy. A circular economy is one in which resources are kept in use for as long as possible. It can benefit the environment, by cutting waste and carbon emissions; the economy, by improving productivity and opening up new markets; and communities, by providing local employment opportunities. The consultation sets out a number of areas in which we are... MoreClosed 22 August 2022 -
Inclusion of Scottish public bodies in Transparency in Supply Chains (TISC) reporting
This consultation is seeking your views on proposals to extend the reporting requirements to Scottish public bodies for the publication of modern slavery statements as part of work to improve Transparency in Supply Chains. It also seeks your views on the mechanisms for this reporting and associated enforcement regimes. Public Sector Alongside commercial organisations, the public sector has a crucial role to play in addressing the risks of modern slavery in its supply... MoreClosed 22 August 2022 -
Improving victims' experiences of the justice system: consultation
The Scottish Government’s new Vision for Justice in Scotland , published in February 2022, sets out our clear and compelling vision for a just, safe and resilient Scotland. We are committed to a transformational approach to justice reform to ensure the system meets the needs and values of today’s society, and the society we want to see in the future. This means putting people at its heart, redesigning historical processes where they no longer meet our needs and reforming in... MoreClosed 19 August 2022 -
Environmental Standards Scotland - draft strategic plan
Environmental Standard Scotland (ESS) is a new independent public body, established by the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021. ESS has been created to monitor the effectiveness of environmental law in Scotland and public authorities’ compliance with it, and to prevent enforcement gaps arising from the UK leaving the European Union. What are we seeking views on We want to improve the quality of the environment in Scotland and help... MoreClosed 17 August 2022 -
Police complaints, investigations and misconduct: a consultation on legislation
This consultation looks at the publication of Dame Elish Angiolini’s independent review on Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in Relation to Policing which recommended improvements to policing systems and structures. The Angiolini report mentions principles of improving fairness, transparency, accountability and proportionality to current policing systems and governance structures. These principles are key to the questions set out in this consultation. ... MoreClosed 16 August 2022 -
The independent strategic review of funding and commissioning of violence against women and girls services: call for evidence
The independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services, chaired by Lesley Irving, has been established by the Scottish Government to develop a new funding model that will ensure high quality, accessible specialist services across Scotland for those experiencing any form of violence against women and girls. This call for evidence is being issued to the public to help gather evidence on a number of key topics including: ... MoreClosed 15 August 2022 -
Data Strategy for health and social care
Why are we developing a Data Strategy? As set out in the Strategy for Care in the Digital Age , we believe that data should be harnessed to the benefit of the people of Scotland. This includes the delivery of better services, greater innovation, and ensuring the people of Scotland have greater access to, and greater control over, their health and social care information. The use of data has changed in the last few years and the pandemic has played a role in... MoreClosed 12 August 2022 -
Review of permitted development rights - phase 2 consultation
The Scottish Government is carrying out a review of permitted development rights (PDR) as part of our wider planning reform programme. The PDR review is being taken forward in phases, with each phase focussing on specific development types. Through Phase 2 of the PDR review programme, we are seeking views on proposed changes relating to: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure Changes of use in city, town and local centres Port development Read the consultation... MoreClosed 3 August 2022 -
Herring in the Firth of Clyde - setting the total allowable catch for 2022
This consultation relates to the 2022 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for herring in the Firth of Clyde. Marine Scotland is carrying out this consultation on behalf of the UK Fisheries Administrations, to seek views on the level of the 2022 TAC, to permit the allocation of Clyde herring quota to UK fishermen. Read the consultation paper MoreClosed 3 August 2022 -
Onshore conventional oil and gas - call for evidence
The Scottish Government is transitioning to a net zero emissions Scotland for the benefit of our environment, our people, and our prosperity, with Scotland’s ambitious climate change legislation setting a target date for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. This means that our contribution to climate change will end, definitively, within one generation. In line with this commitment, our Programme for Government 2021/22 states that “unlimited extraction of fossil... MoreClosed 2 August 2022 -
Coal extraction - call for evidence
The Scottish Government is transitioning to a net zero emissions Scotland for the benefit of our environment, our people, and our prosperity, with Scotland’s ambitious climate change legislation setting a target date for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. This means that our contribution to climate change will end, definitively, within one generation. In line with this commitment, our Programme for Government 2021/22 states that “unlimited extraction of fossil... MoreClosed 2 August 2022 -
Bovine Tuberculosis: Proposals to amend The Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2007
The Scottish Government seek to gather views on specific proposals relating to bovine tuberculosis, including diagnostic testing, cattle movements, isolation requirements and unclean cattle. Read the consultation paper Background Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a notifiable disease of cattle, which can also affect other mammals. It continues to present a significant challenge to the farming sector across the UK. Scotland achieved Officially Tuberculosis Free Status... MoreClosed 1 August 2022 -
Scottish Mental Health Law Review - Additional Proposals
This consultation outlines some of the proposals for change to the law put forward by the Executive Team of the Scottish Mental Health and Incapacity Law Review. They have been developed in partnership with people with lived experience, including unpaid carers, and mental health practitioners through a series of Advisory Groups and Reference Groups. Aims of Consultation Our March 2022 consultation set out some of the proposals for change to mental health and incapacity... MoreClosed 22 July 2022 -
Education - National Improvement Framework - A consultation on enhanced data collection for improvement
In 2021, both the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD) and Audit Scotland published reports (links to both are in the related section further down this page) which made recommendations relating to data collection and the need to ensure it reflects the ambitions of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Audit Scotland recommended that the Scottish Government: “work with stakeholders to develop and publish consistent and robust national... MoreClosed 18 July 2022 -
Mandatory calorie labelling in the out of home sector in Scotland
Mandating calorie labelling at the point of choice can support our Out of Home (OOH) sector to make a key contribution in improving our dietary health. This consultation fulfils a pledge made in our 2021 Out of Home Action Plan . The Plan builds on the commitments made in the 2018 Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and recommendations made by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to Scottish Ministers in 2019. We are consulting on: 1. whether the provision of calorie information in... MoreClosed 1 July 2022 -
Call for evidence: Single-use food containers and other single-use items
Material consumption and waste are the primary drivers of nearly every environmental problem we currently face, from water scarcity to habitat and species loss. Around 75% of Scotland’s carbon footprint is caused by the production, consumption, and all too often waste, of goods, and services. In Scotland we use on average 18.4 tonnes of resources per person, well above the 6-8 tonnes per person considered to be sustainable. Cutting our material consumption is therefore one of the most... MoreClosed 30 June 2022 -
Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shone a spotlight on older people, who were amongst the worst affected by the virus in society. In fact, 73.3% or almost three quarters of those currently on the COVID-19 highest risk list are 55 years of age or over. As we rebuild and remobilise the NHS in Scotland, we have a significant opportunity to ensure that older people are placed at the centre of that recovery and focus on a preventative, joined up approach to healthy ageing in older... MoreClosed 27 June 2022 -
Proposed changes to fees charged for applications under the Electricity Act 1989
This consultation document sets out proposals for changes to fees to be charged for applications submitted under sections 36, 36C and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 ("the Electricity Act"). Read the consultation paper . MoreClosed 23 June 2022 -
Children’s Care and Justice Bill - consultation on policy proposals
Scotland’s ambition is to be the best place in the world to grow up. To achieve this Scotland is adopting a progressive, and continually improving, approach to supporting our children and young people to achieve the best outcomes possible. This consultation covers potential legislative reforms to promote and advance the rights of all children and people who have been harmed. In particular, the objectives of these proposals are to safeguard and support Scotland’s children... MoreClosed 22 June 2022 -
Social Security: safeguarding data sharing consultation
Social Security Scotland is a public body which has daily interaction with the public and, where appropriate, their representatives. The Scottish Government is very much aware that Social Security Scotland supports some of the most vulnerable people in society. To adequately support these clients the Scottish Government must have clear and robust processes in place. This includes where information is presented leading Social Security Scotland to conclude whilst undertaking their duties... MoreClosed 17 June 2022 -
Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 consultation on regulations allocating the new Transport Appeals to the General Regulatory Chamber
A consultation on the allocation of functions to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland General Regulatory Chamber, and amendments to the composition and Rules of Procedure in the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland and the Upper Tribunal for appeals relating to: Low Emission Zone Schemes Workplace Parking Licensing Schemes the prohibition of Dropped Footway Parking the prohibition of Pavement Parking the prohibition of Double Parking The Tribunals (Scotland) Act... MoreClosed 14 June 2022 -
Enhancing sustainable fisheries management - Remote Electronic Monitoring
This consultation sets out our overview of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) and its application across the fishing fleet. The consultation seeks views on the rollout of REM to the scallop and pelagic fleet segments, and initial views on REM applied across other sections of the fleet. Read the consultation paper . MoreClosed 7 June 2022 -
Scotland's Future Catching Policy consultation
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on Scotland’s Future Catching Policy (FCP), which will establish a new approach to managing sea fishing activities within Scottish waters and will ensure that the right management measures are in place to support reasonable and pragmatic decision making. Read the consultation paper . MoreClosed 7 June 2022 -
The Future for National Parks in Scotland
It is almost 20 years since Scotland’s first National Parks in Loch Lomond and Trossachs and Cairngorms were established. Both National Parks are home to some of Scotland’s most outstanding scenery, are internationally important areas for nature and receive millions of visitors each year. The Parks work closely with their communities, land managers, local businesses, third sector and individuals to tackle the biodiversity and climate crisis, to help manage facilities for visitors, to... MoreClosed 6 June 2022 -
Guidance on Providing Community Equipment and Housing Adaptations
We are consulting on revised guidance on the provision of community equipment and housing adaptations, which will replace the current guidance, published in 2009, available through the link below: Guidance on the provision of equipment and adaptations, 2009. Defining Community Equipment and Housing Adaptations Community equipment can include, but is not limited to: Equipment to support people with more significant health needs to be nursed or cared for,... MoreClosed 6 June 2022 -
Options to increase Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) capacity
Currently, there are two regional Mother and Baby Units in Scotland. These are at St John’s Hospital, Livingston hosted by NHS Lothian and Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Each Mother and Baby Unit can take up to six women and their babies. Information from the existing Mother and Baby Units and data linkage show that, over the five years 2016-2020, there were an average of 115 Mother and Baby Unit admissions per year. However, there were... MoreClosed 31 May 2022 -
Scottish Mental Health Law Review consultation
This consultation paper outlines some of the proposals for change to the law put forward by the Executive Team of the Scottish Mental Health and Incapacity Law Review. They have been developed in partnership with people with lived experience, including unpaid carers, and mental health practitioners through a series of Advisory Groups and Reference Groups. This consultation relates to all people who have been, or could in the future be, subjected to mental health legislation,... MoreClosed 27 May 2022 -
National Strategy for Community Justice: Revision Consultation
This consultation invites your comments on key aspects of the revised National Strategy for Community Justice. Once published, this will supersede the current National Strategy for Community Justice , published in 2016. Please read the accompanying consultation document 'National Strategy for Community Justice: Revision Consultation', and let us know your views. Read the consultation paper MoreClosed 25 May 2022
888 results.
Page 7 of 30