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Proposals for reform of the annual canvass
Following pilots of four different models for conducting the annual canvass of electors in 2016 and 2017 across the UK, we are publishing this joint policy statement setting out detailed proposals for the modernisation of the annual canvass in England, Scotland and Wales and requesting feedback on some important questions. Our intention is to amend legislation governing the annual canvass during 2019, with the desire for the whole of Great Britain to benefit from these... MoreClosed 30 November 2018 -
Consultation on Licensing of Dog, Cat and Rabbit Breeding Activities in Scotland
This consultation is seeking views on proposals to introduce new regulations for the licensing of dog, cat and rabbit breeding activities in Scotland. This consultation covers the proposals for a modern system of licensing for dog, cat and rabbit breeding activities allowing for independent accreditation of applicants to reduce the burden on local authorities. The consultation considers how thresholds for licensing may be determined depending on the size of the undertaking and how... MoreClosed 30 November 2018 -
Local Governance Review: Democracy Matters: Your Community. Your ideas. Your Future.
The way we live our lives is constantly changing; just think of all the changes that have happened in your lifetime. Democracy is changing too. It used to be that most citizens were content to cast their vote and then leave the decisions to others. Increasingly people want to share in making those decisions, or at least have a greater understanding as to why certain decisions have been made on their behalf. In order to make democracy work better for everyone, and especially for those... MoreClosed 30 November 2018 -
Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-29
Diverse and versatile forests and woodlands are located across Scotland and serve both our rural and urban communities; they are valuable natural assets, providing a range of benefits which support sustainable and inclusive economic growth, sustain livelihoods, enhance our environment and improve people’s quality of life and well-being. The Scottish Government has committed to developing a Forestry Strategy for Scotland, to set out a long-term vision for Scottish forestry... MoreClosed 29 November 2018 -
PVG Scheme for Members of Boards of Health Bodies: A Consultation
We intend to make it a requirement for members of Boards of Health Bodies to be members of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. This consultation paper provides information about current policy regarding background checks for Board Members - both executive and non-executive members and sets out the reasons why we would like to introduce this policy. MoreClosed 23 November 2018 -
Consultation on draft Noise Action Plans
The European Noise Directive (END) was adopted in 2004 and requires member states to bring about measures which are intended to avoid, prevent or reduce, on a prioritised area basis, the harmful effects, including annoyance due to the exposure to environmental noise. The Directive was transposed through the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006. MoreClosed 23 November 2018 -
Review of Endometrial Cancer Quality Performance Indicators
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. In October 2014, Endometrial Cancer QPIs were published, and following 3 years of national comparative data, these have now been subject to formal review. In order to ensure success of the National Cancer QPIs in driving quality improvement it is critical that QPIs continue to be clinically... MoreClosed 16 November 2018 -
Review of Cervical Cancer Quality Performance Indicators
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. In October 2014, Cervical Cancer QPIs were published, and following 3 years of national comparative data, these have now been subject to formal review. In order to ensure success of the National Cancer QPIs in driving quality improvement it is critical that QPIs continue to be clinically relevant and... MoreClosed 16 November 2018 -
Protecting Children: Review of section 12 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 and section 42 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009
This consultation seeks views on potential changes to two criminal offences related to the protection of children, namely: the offence of child neglect currently legislated for in section 12 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937; and the offence of sexual abuse of trust set out in section 42 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. MoreClosed 14 November 2018 -
Consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment for 15 proposed Special Protection Areas
Marine Scotland is committed to a clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse marine and coastal environment that meets the long term needs of people and nature. This includes managing our seas sustainably to protect their rich biological diversity and to ensure that our marine ecosystems continue to provide economic, social and wider benefits for people, industry and society. This includes the classification of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) under the EU Wild Birds... MoreClosed 9 November 2018 -
Transferring cost of BSE sample taking from Scottish Government to farming industry
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) are fatal brain diseases that includes Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle and scrapie in sheep and goats. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has advised that BSE is the only animal TSE that has been shown to be a risk to human health. To establish national incidences of BSE, it is an EU requirement that all EU-born cattle (excluding those born in Romania and Bulgaria which are 24 months) over 48 months of age that... MoreClosed 9 November 2018 -
Consultation on draft regulations transferring the Parking and Bus lane Adjudicators for Scotland to the Scottish Tribunals.
Consultation on draft regulations transferring the Parking and Bus lane Adjudicators for Scotland to the Scottish Tribunals. MoreClosed 9 November 2018 -
Delivering improved transparency in land ownership in Scotland: Consultation on draft regulations
Improving transparency of land ownership in Scotland is at the very heart of progressing land reform in Scotland. We are consulting on proposals that will help people and communities to know more about, and engage with, the individuals who control the decision making of land owners and tenants of land in Scotland. In these draft regulations we propose to establish a new Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land and to require categories of entities who may own land in... MoreClosed 8 November 2018 -
Consultation on Draft Statutory Guidance on Funeral Costs
This consultation seeks views on draft statutory guidance on funeral costs, which the Scottish Government will publish under Section 98 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. The draft guidance sets out steps that burial authorities (cemeteries), cremation authorities (crematoriums) and funeral directors can take to improve transparency and availability of funeral pricing information. There are public and private providers operating in this market. For this reason, the guidance... MoreClosed 8 November 2018 -
Scottish National Investment Bank
The establishment of a Scottish National Investment Bank was a key measure announced in the Programme for Government 17-18 on 5 September 2017, with Benny Higgins, CEO of Tesco Bank, appointed by the First Minister to lead work on an Implementation Plan. MoreClosed 31 October 2018 -
Consultation on the Investigation of Offences regulations and Code of Practice for Investigations
The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 sets out social security offences that may be committed, at sections 71 - 73. These include obtaining social security assistance by deceit and failing (or causing another person to fail) to notify a change of circumstances. Social Security Scotland will be responsible for investigating allegations or suspicions of fraud, so it will be important to do this effectively in a way that is fair, objective, and presumes innocence. Section... MoreClosed 29 October 2018 -
Wholesalers: Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol and Trade Sales
The Alcohol (Minimum Price per Unit) (Scotland) Order 2018 came into force on 1st May 2018 and set the minimum price at 50 pence per unit of alcohol. Minimum Unit Pricing is a mandatory condition of a premises and occasional licence. This means that, in order to comply with a premises and occasional licence, alcohol cannot be sold on those premises below the Minimum Unit Price. The Scottish Government is aware that there are differing views within the licensing community on... MoreClosed 26 October 2018 -
Introduction of Electronic Invoicing in Public Procurement
This consultation document describes, and seeks views on, the Scottish Government’s plan to implement a change to the public procurement rules in Scotland. While the specific nature of Brexit arrangements may impact on obligations to implement this Directive, the Scottish Government is consulting on its implementation based on the business efficiencies and benefits eInvoicing is expected to provide to public sector bodies and suppliers. The change being introduced by the... MoreClosed 24 October 2018 -
Regulation of felling and restocking: consultation
This consultation seeks views on the proposals for regulating felling and restocking in Scotland from 1 April 2019. Forestry contributes almost £1 billion per year to the Scottish economy and supports more than 25,000 full-time equivalent jobs. Forests and woodland cover 18% of the land area of Scotland (approximately 1.4 million hectares). This represents 45% of the UK’s forests. MoreClosed 14 October 2018 -
Scottish 4G Infill Programme Consultation: Request for Information
The Scottish Government (SG) and Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) have worked partnership to develop the Scottish 4G Infill Programme (S4GI). The S4GI programme’s aim is to deliver 4G LTE infrastructure and services to around 50-60 complete “notspots” in Scotland, and is backed with up to £25 million, which includes matched funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support activity in the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland. The programme has undergone a... MoreClosed 8 October 2018 -
Consultation on enhanced oversight of biometric data for justice and community safety purposes
This consultation sets out Government proposals on the establishment of a Commissioner to provide independent oversight of biometric data used by the police and others in Scotland and an associated statutory code of practice. MoreClosed 1 October 2018 -
Review of Part 1 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and creation of a family justice modernisation strategy
The 1995 Act is centred on the needs of children and their families. It defines parental responsibilities and rights in relation to children. It sets out the duties and powers available to public authorities to support children and their families and to intervene when the child's welfare requires it. This consultation seeks views on reforming part 1 of the 1995 Act which covers parental responsibilities and rights and on creating a Family Justice Modernisation Strategy. It also seeks... MoreClosed 28 September 2018 -
A consultation on a consumer body for Scotland
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on the proposed powers and functions of a new consumer body, called Consumer Scotland. MoreClosed 28 September 2018 -
Investing in and paying for your water services from 2021
This consultation seeks views on drafts of the 2 statutory inputs Scottish Ministers must make to the Strategic Review of Water Charges for the regulatory period 2021-27 and key issues arising. The documents are the Principles of Charging statement and the Investment Direction and they provide the general policy framework which will guide the detailed work on the strategic review by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland and Scottish Water. MoreClosed 28 September 2018 -
Progressing Children's Rights in Scotland - An Action Plan 2018-21
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights to which all children are entitled, regardless of their circumstances or background. The UNCRC underpins Scottish Minsters’ ambitions to make Scotland the best place to grow up, be educated and to bring up children. Part 1 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, places specific duties on all Scottish Ministers to keep under consideration... MoreClosed 26 September 2018 -
Building Standards Compliance and Fire Safety – a consultation on making Scotland’s buildings safer for people
This consultation seeks to obtain the views and opinions of stakeholders on a review of building and fire safety regulatory frameworks in order to help ensure the safety of people in and around Scotland’s buildings. The consultation covers two main areas, as follows: The first part relates to the roles and responsibilities of people verifying, inspecting and certifying building work and strengthening enforcement of and compliance with building regulations. The second part... MoreClosed 26 September 2018 -
A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland
Consultation on the options for distinct elements of a deposit return scheme on beverage containers, seeking views on which options will deliver the best results for Scotland. MoreClosed 25 September 2018 -
Learning from Loss: tell us about your experience of the investigation of the death of a person being treated for mental illness, personality disorder, or learning disability: Family and carers survey
The Scottish Government is carrying out a review of the arrangements currently in place for investigating the deaths of people who use mental health services. Once the review has been completed we will publish it and present it to the Scottish Parliament. As part of this review we want to hear from people who have experience of these investigations. This includes where people have died by suicide. If you are a family member, carer or friend of someone who died and can tell us more about... MoreClosed 24 September 2018 -
Learning from Loss: tell us about your experience of the investigation of the death of a person being treated for mental illness, personality disorder, or learning disability: Staff survey
This is a survey to gather the views and experiences of staff working in health and social care in Scotland in respect of the investigation of the deaths of people being treated for mental disorder. MoreClosed 24 September 2018 -
A Culture Strategy for Scotland
Scotland’s rich and varied culture, heritage, landscapes, languages, traditions and creativity are collectively one of the country’s greatest strengths. Scotland has an enduring world-wide reputation as a centre for ideas, learning, education, creativity and innovation. Culture reflects the past; challenges the present and shapes the future. Following a Scottish Government commitment to develop A Culture Strategy for Scotland, early engagement with individuals, artists and... MoreClosed 19 September 2018
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