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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... MoreOpened 17 March 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. MoreOpened 15 March 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... MoreOpened 12 March 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... MoreOpened 12 March 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. MoreOpened 5 March 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... MoreOpened 1 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... MoreOpened 1 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. MoreOpened 19 February 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. MoreOpened 8 February 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. ... MoreOpened 5 February 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. MoreOpened 5 February 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. MoreOpened 5 February 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. MoreOpened 5 February 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... MoreOpened 20 January 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. MoreOpened 23 December 2020 -
Digital submission services
This consultation seeks views on whether the ability to submit certain applications to the Keeper digitally, and the legislation which underpins that (which has been in place on an emergency basis since April and May 2020) should be made available permanently. MoreOpened 22 December 2020 -
Review of Colorectal Cancer Quality Performance Indicators Consultation
Under the auspices of the Scottish Cancer Taskforce, National Cancer Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs) were developed to drive continuous quality improvement in cancer care across NHSScotland. The Colorectal Cancer QPIs were first published in December 2012. The QPIs are subject to formal review every 3 years, therefore the second cycle of review has now been undertaken following analysis of Year 6 national comparative data. In order to ensure success of the... MoreOpened 21 December 2020 -
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... MoreOpened 21 December 2020 -
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. MoreOpened 21 December 2020 -
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the update to the Climate Change Plan 2018-2032
This is a public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the update to the Climate Change Plan 2018-2032. This report aims to assess the environmental impact of the policies within the update to the Climate Change Plan. Read the Strategic Environment Envronmental Assessment. The Climate Change Plan update, to which this Environmental Report relates, sets out the Scottish Government's approach to delivering a green recovery and a pathway to meet the emissions... MoreOpened 18 December 2020 -
Fish - additional quota allocation 2021: consultation
This consultation seeks views on how additional Scottish quota is allocated in 2021. From 1 January 2021, the UK will be an independent Coastal State. Negotiations with the EU and other Coastal States on fishing opportunities for 2021 are ongoing. In these negotiations the UK aims to secure Additional Quota – that is quota over and above the share which the UK received as an EU member state under the Common Fisheries Policy. In our Future of Fisheries Management Policy Intent... MoreOpened 17 December 2020 -
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... MoreOpened 16 December 2020 -
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... MoreOpened 15 December 2020 -
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. MoreOpened 9 December 2020 -
Digital ethics: a framework for trust
Scotland is facing difficult decisions about using digital options to maintain, provide and improve services. The aim of this conversation is to inform what principles and frameworks might look like to guide how Scotland can develop as an Ethical Digital Nation . We are examining issues around culture, trust and technology which considers the impact on people and society and aims to encourage a fair and responsible digital society. Our focus for this conversation is trust in the... MoreOpened 8 December 2020 -
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’. MoreOpened 4 December 2020 -
Consultation on Making Scotland's Future: A Recovery Plan For Manufacturing - Draft
ERRATA: Since the launch of this consultation on 4th December 2020, the consultation period has been extended and will now close on 12 th February 2021. This decision is in response to early feedback from industry stakeholders to accommodate the priorities of our businesses who are continuing to prepare for all scenarios of the EU exit. The length of extension been agreed by all partners as reasonable and will not impact on the wider delivery of the Recovery Plan. ... MoreOpened 4 December 2020 -
Research to understand potential barriers to adherence with coronavirus restrictions in Scotland
During the coronavirus pandemic, various restrictions and regulations have been introduced to limit the spread of the virus. These important restrictions have changed the way we shop, travel, work and socialise. People across Scotland have been doing their best to follow these restrictions to keep themselves and others safe. The Scottish Government knows that some people are finding it difficult to follow the restrictions completely. This short survey asks a few questions about your... MoreOpened 3 December 2020 -
Consultation: Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy
Our land is one of our greatest national assets and it plays a fundamental role in supporting our environment, economy and our health and wellbeing. In recognition of this the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 placed a statutory duty on Scottish Ministers to produce and publish a Land Use Strategy. This in turn must be reviewed on a five yearly basis. Scotland’s Land Use Strategy is a strategic document that sets out our vision for achieving sustainable land use in Scotland,... MoreOpened 2 December 2020 -
Establishing a Scottish Nitrogen Balance Sheet
The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019 requires the establishment of a national Nitrogen Balance Sheet for Scotland by March 2022, via a process of regulations. The Scottish Government is now consulting on proposals for establishing a Scottish Nitrogen Balance Sheet (SNBS). Nitrogen is a basic building block of life and present everywhere across the economy and environment. A Nitrogen Balance Sheet is a way to keep track of how nitrogen is being... MoreOpened 1 December 2020
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