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A Consultation on Scotland's National Transport Strategy
The consultation is on the new draft National Transport Strategy (NTS) for Scotland, which aims to set out a compelling vision for the future of transport for the next twenty years. MoreClosed 23 October 2019 -
Practical Fire Safety Guidance for existing Specialised Housing and other supported domestic accommodation
What is this consultation about? The Scottish Government is gathering views on draft Fire Safety Guidance for Specialised Housing (and other supported domestic accommodation). We will use the responses to further develop and refine the guidance. The Guidance has been drafted to deliver on the sixth recommendation from the Review of the Fire Safety Regime for High Rise Domestic Buildings in Scotland . The Review’s other recommendations relate to fire safety in high rise... MoreClosed 22 October 2019 -
Social security advocacy service standards
Section 10 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 requires Scottish Ministers to ensure that independent advocacy services are available to support disabled people who because of their disability, need an advocacy worker’s help to make a claim to Social Security Scotland. In this context advocacy services are independent if they are provided by a person other than the Scottish Ministers. Section 11 of the Act also requires Scottish Ministers to set service standards.... MoreClosed 7 October 2019 -
Review of Strategic Police Priorities: Consultation
The Strategic Police Priorities (SPPs) relate to the direction for policing in Scotland, and the carrying out of the Scottish Police Authority’s functions. They are set by Scottish Ministers, and fit within a broader planning framework for the police service in Scotland. The SPPs were last set in 2016. Following a Programme for Government commitment, we are reviewing the SPPs this year to reflect developments in policing in Scotland. MoreClosed 4 October 2019 -
Falls and Fracture Prevention Strategy for Scotland, 2019-2024
The Scottish Government aims to help people sustain and improve their health, independence and wellbeing. This Strategy will provide an opportunity to present an achievable vision of a joined up, whole system approach to falls and fracture prevention and management which will help to deliver on strategic objectives to support people to age well. MoreClosed 30 September 2019 -
Funeral Director: Code of Practice Consultation
This is a consultation on a statutory Funeral Director: Code of Practice. Funeral directors will be inspected against this Code once it comes into force and will be legally obliged to meet its requirements. The Code was developed with input from a funeral director industry working group chaired by the Inspector of Funeral Directors, and including funeral director representatives. MoreClosed 20 September 2019 -
The Stone of Destiny
The following material is being published by the Scottish Government on behalf of the Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia The Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia are seeking views on factors relevant to the future location of the Stone of Destiny. Perth & Kinross Council, and its delivery partner, Culture Perth & Kinross, have submitted to the Commissioners a proposal for the Stone to be relocated to Perth to form the centre-piece of Perth City... MoreClosed 19 September 2019 -
Legal Aid Reform in Scotland: Consultation
Three overarching foundations of reform have been identified, namely that legal aid: i) has the user voice at its centre; ii) has flexibility to address and adapt to user need; and iii) should be regarded as a public service. Views are firstly invited on these foundations for change, which could promote a major shift in how legal aid policy is formulated, how legal aid services can be delivered, and how legal aid is perceived. The consultation explores the rationale to move away... MoreClosed 19 September 2019 -
Consultation on the Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development
A consultation on regulations to bring into force Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016, the right to buy land to further sustainable development. MoreClosed 19 September 2019 -
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2019
In 2017 we consulted on proposals to improve the energy efficiency and condition standards of privately rented housing in Scotland. Informed by this consultation, the Energy Efficient Scotland Route Map confirmed our intention to bring forward regulations based on Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), requiring landlords of privately rented homes to meet minimum EPC standards from April 2020. Initially minimum energy efficiency standards will be introduced under Section 55 of the... MoreClosed 13 September 2019 -
Consultation on section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015: Duty to notify and provide information about victims
The only available data on the numbers of trafficking victims in Scotland are taken from the UK National Referral Mechanism (NRM). The NRM is a framework for identifying potential victims of trafficking and ensuring they receive appropriate support and assistance. It was introduced in 2009 to meet the UK’s obligations under the Council of European Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. If a victim consents to entering into the NRM he/she will receive a minimum of 90 days... MoreClosed 6 September 2019 -
Handling of waste: amendment to legislation: consultation
The version of section 57 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990) that applies in Scotland enables Scottish Ministers to, by notice in writing, direct the holder of any waste management licence to accept and keep, or accept and treat or dispose of, controlled waste at specified places, and on specified terms. It also enables Ministers to direct a person keeping controlled waste to deliver that waste to a specified person, and for the waste holder to pay reasonable costs to the... MoreClosed 2 September 2019 -
A consultation on proposals to designate four Marine Protected Areas in Scottish waters
The Scottish Government's vision is for a marine environment that is clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse seas; managed to meet the long term needs of nature and people. Scotland’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) network is being developed to help safeguard our most important natural and cultural heritage features on the principle of sustainable use. By doing so we are protecting the natural goods and services they provide for current and future generations to enjoy. We would... MoreClosed 30 August 2019 -
Children’s Rights: Consultation on incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into our domestic law in Scotland
In line with the Programme for Government 2018-19 commitment, this consultation looks at how a new Act could incorporate the UNCRC into the law of Scotland. MoreClosed 28 August 2019 -
Debt Arrangement Scheme: Returning Funds to the Free Advice Sector
Accountant in Bankruptcy's (AiB's) 2018 'Building a better Debt Arrangement Scheme' consultation contained proposals to improve the Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS). The changes include proposals that all debt payment programmes under the scheme will pay the same flat rate fee, and that AiB should be able to be a payment distributor (PD). It is proposed that where AiB is nominated as PD, it will charge the statutory administration fee for this function but will only seek to recover its... MoreClosed 20 August 2019 -
Wildlife crime penalties
This consultation is seeking views on strengthening wild animal welfare legislation by increasing the maximum penalties available for certain wildlife cruelty offences. MoreClosed 16 August 2019 -
Consultation on the Enhanced Heating Regimes within the new definition of Fuel Poverty
The Fuel Poverty (Targets, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill was passed by Parliament on 11 June 2019 and is currently awaiting Royal Assent. The underlying data on households used in the calculation of fuel poverty rates is drawn from the annual Scottish House Conditions Survey (SHCS). The Enhanced Heating Regimes are a set of assumptions, laid out in the Bill and used in the calculation of fuel poverty rates, about the room temperatures and hours of heating which are appropriate... MoreClosed 16 August 2019 -
A consultation on improving Temporary Accommodation Standards
We want to ensure that consistent high quality standards are applied across all temporary accommodation. We also want to understand how we can extend the Unsuitable Accommodation Order to all homeless households. MoreClosed 14 August 2019 -
Clinical Pathway for Children and Young People who have disclosed sexual abuse
The consultation is seeking views from people on the clinical pathway for children and young people who have disclosed sexual abuse. This pathway is relevant for children under 16 years of age (or up to 18 years of age for young people with vulnerabilities and additional support needs). It outlines: The definition of a child Trauma-informed care The legal context The role of police, social work and healthcare professionals in the process MoreClosed 6 August 2019 -
A Scottish Government consultation on Implementation of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018
This consultation seeks views on implementation of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018. Specifically, it seeks views on 2 elements of implementation: Draft regulations setting out the arrangements for reporting on progress under the Act. Draft guidance on the operation of the Act. MoreClosed 4 August 2019 -
Proposed Special Protection Areas for Scottish marine birds: Supplementary Consultation on SEA and site classification
On 14 September 2018 Marine Scotland published an Environmental Report (ER) and associated Network Assessment on proposed Special Protection Areas (pSPAs) for Scottish marine birds. Views were invited on the ER, the approach taken by the Network Assessment and the conclusions which had been reached. In light of the comments received, we are taking this further opportunity to clarify and update our position on a number of points. This supplementary consultation seeks views on an updated... MoreClosed 29 July 2019 -
National Islands Plan and Island Communities Impact Assessments
This consultation supports the development of the National Islands Plan as set out in Part 2 of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We want the National Islands Plan to be a document that builds on what works well on Scottish islands, and addresses the challenges faced by islands and their communities. MoreClosed 26 July 2019 -
Short-Term Lets: Consultation
The consultation asks for your views on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland. There has clearly been a significant growth in short-term lets in a small timescale and the consultation sets out the factual background, describes the issues arising, outlines local authorities current powers to address them and presents an overview of regulatory approaches elsewhere in the world. Your views will help the Scottish Government find the right approach for Scotland. MoreClosed 22 July 2019 -
Strengthening Fire Safety for High Rise Domestic Buildings
The Scottish Government is gathering information and views on proposed actions to strengthen fire safety for people who live in high rise domestic buildings. We will use the responses to improve and refine the proposed actions on strengthening fire safety in high rise domestic buildings. The responses will also inform how these actions should best be implemented to ensure their effectiveness. The proposed actions are aimed at delivering the five recommendations from the Review of... MoreClosed 17 July 2019 -
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – Consultation on reviewing the fee for occasional licences and considering a limit on the number and duration of occasional licences
The alcohol licensing regime is administered by Licensing Boards. The Boards carry out a range of functions including granting and reviewing licences. The regime operates on a cost recovery basis, with Board costs being covered by fees, including licence fees. The purpose of the occasional licence is to cater for the multitude of events which take place on premises which are not ‘fully’ licensed but feature the sale of alcohol, for example fetes, wedding receptions and arts events.... MoreClosed 16 July 2019 -
Scottish Sea Fisheries National Discussion Paper
The Sea Fisheries National Discussion Paper sets out, and seeks your views on, a vision for the future management of Scotland’s marine fisheries, how we will conduct ourselves in the International arena and what our guiding principles shall be. MoreClosed 12 July 2019 -
The future of UK carbon pricing
The Scottish Government, UK Government, Welsh Government, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland are jointly seeking views on long term carbon pricing policy following EU Exit. We are consulting on the preferred position of a UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) linked to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) following the UK’s departure from the EU. This consultation will be of particular interest to: individual companies... MoreClosed 12 July 2019 -
A consultation on a new National Public Health body: 'Public Health Scotland'
This consultation document invites views on the proposals for a new national public health body in Scotland, to be known as ‘Public Health Scotland’. MoreClosed 8 July 2019 -
Consultation on adding new categories to the definition of a House in Multiple Occupation
Concerns have been raised with the Scottish Government regarding the accommodation that contract and transient workers reside in when they are required to work away from home. A number of local authorities have highlighted that these workers are often found staying in a range of accommodation such as Bed and Breakfasts and holiday lets - on a long term basis. They considered that the circumstances are equivalent to the properties being used as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and... MoreClosed 8 July 2019 -
Forestry and Land Scotland Corporate Plan - Consultation
The consultation seeks views on the first draft Corporate Plan for Forestry and Land Scotland. MoreClosed 5 July 2019
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