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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... MoreOpened 17 June 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... MoreOpened 17 June 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... MoreOpened 16 June 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... MoreOpened 7 June 2019 -
Forestry and Land Scotland Corporate Plan - Consultation
The consultation seeks views on the first draft Corporate Plan for Forestry and Land Scotland. MoreOpened 28 May 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’. MoreOpened 28 May 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... MoreOpened 28 May 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. MoreOpened 22 May 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. MoreOpened 22 May 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. MoreOpened 13 May 2019 -
Review of Breast 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 Breast Cancer QPIs were first published in January 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 National Cancer QPIs... MoreOpened 10 May 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 MoreOpened 5 May 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... MoreOpened 2 May 2019 -
Unconventional Oil and Gas: 2018 Consultation Addendum
The Scottish Government is taking a cautious, evidence-led approach to considering unconventional oil and gas in Scotland. On 03 October 2017, the Scottish Government set out a preferred position that it does not support onshore unconventional oil and gas development in Scotland. The preferred policy position is subject to statutory and other assessments before any policy is adopted. An Environmental Report setting out the findings of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the... MoreOpened 30 April 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. MoreOpened 28 April 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... MoreOpened 24 April 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.... MoreOpened 23 April 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... MoreOpened 18 April 2019 -
NHSScotland 'Once for Scotland' Workforce Policies - Core Policies: Consultation
The ‘Once for Scotland’ Workforce Policies Programme is designed to review and transform existing workforce policies (previously known as Partnership Information Network (PIN) Policies) in line with our vision: ‘Once for Scotland Workforce policies will promote NHSScotland as a modern, exemplar employer; showcasing our core values, and promoting consistent employment policy and practice that supports the implementation of the Staff Governance Standard and effective recruitment and... MoreOpened 17 April 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. MoreOpened 6 April 2019 -
The future of low carbon heat for off gas buildings: a call for evidence
Scotland's transition to a more prosperous, low carbon economy is already well underway. Decarbonising the way we heat our buildings is a fundamental part of this transition and important if we are to achieve our climate change targets and ambition for all Scotland's buildings to be near zero carbon by 2050. MoreOpened 26 March 2019 -
Energy Efficient Scotland: Consultation
This consultation seeks to gather evidence which might support a change to the proposed timeframe to deliver standards for all properties across Scotland. It builds on earlier consultations on energy efficiency and fuel poverty including, amongst others; the Consultation of Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme; Energy Efficiency and Condition Standards in the Private Rented Sector; the Fuel Poverty Strategy Consultation; Energy Efficient Scotland Consultation: Making our homes and... MoreOpened 26 March 2019 -
Consultation: Children’s Services Planning: Provision of Statutory Guidance
The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 set out reforms to the way services for children and young people are designed, delivered and reviewed. As part of the Act, the Scottish Government provided statutory guidance on Part 3, Children’s Services Planning. The duties placed on Local Authorities and Health Boards under this part of the Act included provision of a "Children's Services Plan" be prepared and in place by 1 April 2017. Local Authorities and Health Boards submitted... MoreOpened 25 March 2019 -
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – Section 142 – Draft Revised Guidance for Licensing Boards
Under the terms of Section 142(1) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to Licensing Boards as to the exercise of their functions under the Act, which they must have regard to. The current statutory guidance has recently been reviewed. The Scottish Government are seeking views on the draft revised guidance. MoreOpened 19 March 2019 -
Devolved taxes: a policy framework
The Scottish Government is consulting on a new approach to the planning, management and implementation of the fully devolved taxes in Scotland. MoreOpened 14 March 2019 -
Code of Practice for the exercise of functions by Proper Persons under Chapter 3 of Part 8 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) contains a comprehensive package of measures to recover the proceeds of crime. This includes powers to require individuals and organisations to provide information that is of significant value to an investigation, or to search for such information under Part 8 of POCA. The revised Code, issued under section 410 of POCA, provides guidance on the exercise by Proper Persons, as defined at section 412, of functions conferred by Chapter 3 of Part 8... MoreOpened 11 March 2019 -
A Consultation on Improving Disability Assistance in Scotland
This consultation asks questions on whether the policy intent set out in the Scottish approach to Disability Assistance will meet the needs of the children and adults it is intended to help. We would like to gather views to ensure we have identified the best possible approach to delivering this assistance before we draft the benefit regulations. Building on our work with Experience Panels we are now keen to gather further views of people with a working knowledge of social security,... MoreOpened 5 March 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. MoreOpened 4 March 2019 -
Changing Places Toilets: Building Standards Consultation
Changing Places Toilets offer larger, supported facilities that address the needs of people for whom current accessible sanitary accommodation is inadequate. These facilities enable people with complex care needs to take part in everyday activities such as travel, shopping, family days out or attending a sporting event. The proposal is to require these larger sanitary facilities, through building standards, in certain types of larger new buildings. MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Consultation on the Law of Succession 2019
The paper focuses on intestacy. The key area is how an estate should be split where there are both a surviving spouse/civil partner and children. The paper seeks views on a fresh approach to reform of the law of intestacy with reference to regimes which operate elsewhere. The paper also seeks views on extending an alternative approach to cohabitants to test whether views on what cohabitants’ rights on intestacy should be, have shifted. There are a number of other discrete... MoreOpened 17 February 2019
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