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Draft Heat Networks Delivery Plan
Read the consultation paper This draft heat networks delivery plan sets out how the provisions of the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, and related policies, will contribute to increased heat networks across Scotland. It also outlines the proposed regulatory regime for the heat networks sector in Scotland. The Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 introduces regulation of the heat network sector, to support increasing deployment of heat networks across Scotland. The Act commits... MoreOpened 15 November 2021 -
Bail and release from custody arrangements in Scotland
We want to reassess what role prisons and the use of imprisonment should play in a just and fair society. We have the opportunity to take a transformative approach to the way some parts of the justice system operates in Scotland, delivering better outcomes for all. This includes a focus on the role of custody, both now and in the future. The use of remand and arrangements around release from custody are two areas which we consider have the potential to contribute to this shift in how... MoreOpened 15 November 2021 -
Offensive Weapons Act 2019 Scottish statutory guidance
This statutory guidance is published in draft by the Scottish Government and relates to certain provisions contained within the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (“the 2019 Act”) that extend to Scotland. This draft guidance covers provisions in the 2019 Act that extend only to Scotland and others which apply throughout the UK but which have a different effect in Scotland to other parts of the UK. It is separate from similar guidance issued by the UK Government in respect of the 2019 Act.... MoreOpened 15 November 2021 -
Changes to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) scheme
Supplier payment default under the Renewables Obligation (RO) support scheme has emerged in recent years. The scheme features a mutualisation mechanism which seeks to recover unpaid bills from other electricity suppliers once they exceed a threshold. The UK Government recently legislated to increase the level of the mutualisation threshold (England and Wales only) to make it harder for mutualisation to be triggered, but this did not address the underlying causes of payment default. This... MoreOpened 11 November 2021 -
Building regulations - compliance and enforcements: consultation
Building Standards Division (BSD), is developing a national Compliance Plan approach to provide greater assurance that compliance with building regulations is achieved from design to completion. This consultation seeks to obtain the views on the development of a new Compliance Plan Manager role within the building standards system which will apply to specific High Risk Building (HRB) types, the definition of these HRBs and the level of fines where work is not carried out in... MoreOpened 11 November 2021 -
Draft National Planning Framework 4
This consultation is seeking views and comments on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). NPF4 will, when adopted, set out the Scottish Governments priorities and policies for the planning system up to 2045 and how our approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net zero, sustainable Scotland by 2045. NPF4 differs from previous NPFs in two ways. It incorporates Scottish Planning Policy and the NPF into a single document and will form a part of the... MoreOpened 10 November 2021 -
Draft Hydrogen Action Plan
On 10 November 2021, the Scottish Government published a draft Hydrogen Action Plan that articulates the actions that will be taken over the next five years to support the development of the hydrogen economy in Scotland which will further our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Scotland’s energy system, homes, industry and transport, while ensuring a just transition. The Environmental Report and and Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment that accompany the... MoreOpened 10 November 2021 -
Tied pubs: draft Scottish Pubs Code - Part 1
This consultation seeks your views on the Scottish Government's proposals on the Scottish Pubs Code for tied pubs. It covers proposals on Market Rent Only leases and guest beer agreements. On 23 March 2021, the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill (now an Act ). This legislation provides for a Scottish Pubs Code to govern the relationship between pub companies and tied pub tenants and establishes a Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator to oversee and... MoreOpened 8 November 2021 -
Review of the Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement
In September 2017, the Scottish Government published the first Scottish Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement (the Statement). This set out the principles for land rights and responsibilities in Scotland and was the first of its kind in the world. The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 required that seven specific aspects be considered when developing the statement, including respecting human rights, supporting and facilitating community empowerment and furthering sustainable... MoreOpened 5 November 2021 -
Scotland's National Transport Strategy Impact Assessments
Scotland’s National Transport Strategy 2 (NTS2) sets out the vision for Scotland’s transport system to the year 2040. The NTS2 outlines the four priorities for our transport system: Reduces inequalities Takes climate action Helps deliver inclusive economic growth Improves our health and wellbeing The first NTS2 Delivery Plan sets out strategic policies and the broad actions the... MoreOpened 3 November 2021 -
Assessment of Wellbeing (GIRFEC)
This is a consultation on statutory guidance in line with Section 96(3) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act), which states that Scottish Ministers must issue guidance on how the eight wellbeing indicators are to be used to assess the wellbeing of a child or young person. The guidance will explain what “wellbeing” is in the context of the Act. Responding to this consultation - BSL Assessment of Wellbeing - BSL Assessment of Wellbeing - Easy... MoreOpened 1 November 2021 -
The use of dogs to control foxes and other wild mammals in Scotland
We recognised concerns about whether the legislation that governs the use of dogs to hunt for mammals in Scotland is working properly. That is why we asked the Right Honourable Lord Bonomy to undertake a review to ascertain whether the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 provided a sufficient level of protection for wild mammals, while at the same time allowing effective and humane control of mammals, such as foxes, where necessary. Lord Bonomy’s report was an... MoreOpened 29 October 2021 -
Onshore Wind Policy Statement
Onshore wind is a proven cheap and reliable source of electricity generation and Scotland’s resource and commitment have seen us lead the way in onshore wind deployment and support across the UK. It is clear that onshore wind will be vital in our progress towards Scotland's legally-binding net zero targets. We believe that Scotland's net zero commitment presents the perfect opportunity to revisit and reassess our original Onshore Wind Policy Statement that was published in 2017. ... MoreOpened 28 October 2021 -
The future of Recorded Crime and Police Activity Statistics
The Scottish Crime Recording Board would like to consult users on the production and dissemination of Scotland’s recorded crime statistics. Questions are also asked on the possible development of new statistical products covering other types of policing activity. Scottish Government statisticians currently publish two bulletins on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland. This includes an annual release of National Statistics, and a much shorter monthly release of... MoreOpened 22 October 2021 -
Ending the need for food banks: a draft national plan
The draft national plan sets out what the Scottish Government are currently doing and what more we intend to do, alongside others, to end the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity. The consultation questions will help us to identify further practical action that can be taken at all levels to deliver this vision. We are inviting responses to this consultation by 25 January 2022. Read the consultation paper Easy Read An Easy Read version of the... MoreOpened 20 October 2021 -
Firth of Clyde cod spawning closure for 2022/23
Since 2001, a specific area in the Firth of Clyde has been closed to fishing each year between 14 February and 30 April, in order to protect spawning cod. The Scottish Government has responsibility for the closure via a Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI). Exemptions have always been provided for Norway lobster trawlers, creels and scallop dredgers due to the low amounts of cod that they catch. This consultation seeks your views on continuing the closure in 2022 and 2023,... MoreOpened 20 October 2021 -
Aviation strategy
This consultation seeks your views on how to realise our vision for aviation: "For Scotland to have national and international connectivity that allows us to enjoy all the economic and social benefits of air travel while reducing our environmental impact." It covers the transition to low and zero emission aviation, Scotland's international connectivity, Scotland's domestic connectivity and air freight. As the Aviation Strategy will consider both short and long term goals, we... MoreOpened 18 October 2021 -
Cancer Care: Review of Cutaneous Melanoma Quality Performance Indicators
We welcome your views on the Draft Revised Cutaneous Melanoma Quality Performance Indicator Engagement Document. Please provide comments whether they be on all individual Quality Performance Indicators (QPI) or only those relevant to you. In particular we are looking for comments on: The appropriateness of the QPIs that have been developed. The target levels that have been set. Feasibility of... MoreOpened 13 October 2021 -
Forestry and Land Scotland Corporate Plan Consultation
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is an executive agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and land. We are launching a public consultation on our next Corporate Plan which sets out the proposed direction of travel and priorities for our organisation over the next three years. MoreOpened 11 October 2021 -
Becoming a fair work nation
We are launching a public consultation on Scotland becoming a Fair Work Nation. The Scottish Government’s vision, shared with the Fair Work Convention , is that by 2025, people in Scotland will have a world leading working life where Fair Work drives success, wellbeing and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society. Read the consultation paper MoreOpened 1 October 2021 -
Legal services regulation reform in Scotland
Views are being sought on developing a system of legal services regulation that would promote a flourishing legal sector and place consumer interests at its heart. Ministers want to ensure the system of regulation in Scotland incorporates the competitive provision of legal services, the public and consumer interest; and that supports a strong and independent legal profession whilst encompassing the rule of law. A consultation, based on recommendations from an ... MoreOpened 1 October 2021 -
Devolved social security benefits
The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 allows Scottish Ministers to make regulations that would transfer some or all of the competence and jurisdiction that a sheriff has over debt recovery in the devolved social security system to the Social Security Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. This consultation is to determine which, if any, powers over debt recovery should be transferred from the sheriff court to the First-tier Tribunal. Read the consultation paper MoreOpened 30 September 2021 -
Education reform consultation on behalf of Professor Ken Muir, University of the West of Scotland and Independent Advisor to the Scottish Government
This consultation is hosted on behalf of Professor Ken Muir, University of the West of Scotland, in his role as independent advisor to the Scottish Government on the replacement of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the reform of Education Scotland. The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced on 22 June 2021 the intention to replace the SQA and consider a new specialist agency for both curriculum and assessment while also taking forward reform to... MoreOpened 30 September 2021 -
The next Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland
It is a requirement of Section 40 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (as amended) that Scottish Ministers prepare such a Framework document, and do so in consultation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), bodies representing SFRS staff, t he Convention of Scottish Local Authorities ( COSLA) and any other relevant bodies. The Framework is the statutory vehicle through which Scottish Ministers set out priorities and objectives that SFRS must have regard to in carrying out its... MoreOpened 29 September 2021 -
National Strategy for Community Justice: Review Consultation
This consultation invites comments as part of the review of the National Strategy for Community Justice. As per section 16 of the Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 , Scottish Ministers must review the current strategy by 24 November 2021. Following this review, Scottish Ministers have committed to developing a new strategy, and it is expected that this will be published in Spring 2022, following a public consultation exercise in due course. Please read the... MoreOpened 27 September 2021 -
Suicide Prevention Strategy Development Questionnaire
Scottish Government and the Convention for Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) have committed to jointly develop a new suicide prevention strategy for Scotland This will use the available evidence and intelligence to build on the work which has already been undertaken across Scotland to help prevent suicide, address any gaps in our knowledge, actions or implementation and develop any new priorities and/or emerging areas of work from, for example, the impact of Coronavirus... MoreOpened 27 September 2021 -
Anne's Law: proposals for adults living in care homes to maintain family and friendship connections
This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for delivering Anne’s Law in primary legislation, to ensure that people who live in adult care homes have rights to see and spend time with the people who are important to them. The development of Anne’s Law follows a Care Home Relatives Scotland Petition: PE1841 . This petition was lodged by Natasha Hamilton, who was unable to see her mother, Anne Duke, for prolonged periods during the height of the... MoreOpened 24 September 2021 -
Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2022
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 , for the financial years 2022/23 and 2023/24. The intention is to revoke the 2021 Instrument, and replace with a single Instrument in 2022 covering both financial years. This consultation seeks your views on making this change. Please also provide any relevant information you feel important for future exercises. MoreOpened 24 September 2021 -
Setting up the Scottish COVID-19 Public Inquiry
What is a Public Inquiry? Work is currently underway to establish a Scottish Public Inquiry to investigate the handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Scotland. The purpose of a public inquiry is to: investigate events causing public concern establish the facts in relation to such issues determine the explanations for decisions taken, and causes of anything which may not have gone as expected consider if and how different outcomes could have been... MoreOpened 23 September 2021 -
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey
The Scottish Government would like to consult users on the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (SCJS) in the context of the forthcoming re-procurement. Details of the Consultation can be found in the Consultation Paper. The SCJS is a large-scale social survey which asks people about their experiences and perceptions of crime in Scotland. The Scottish Government commissions this research and the current SCJS contract is coming to an end. This means that a re-procurement... MoreOpened 23 September 2021
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