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Revised Sarcoma 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 March 2014, Sarcoma 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 focus... MoreClosed 11 May 2018 -
Scotland: fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences
Much of the law on the prosecution and punishment of road traffic offences is contained in the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 ("the Act"), which extends to Scotland, England, and Wales. However, that does not mean that road traffic law is the same across the whole of the United Kingdom. This consultation is about one part of road traffic law where there is a difference between the law in Scotland, and the law in England and Wales. In terms of the Scotland Act 1998, the Road Traffic... MoreClosed 8 May 2018 -
Consultation on Fees for Seed Testing, Seed Certification and Associated Seed Functions
Scottish Government have reviewed the fees for seed testing, seed certification and associated seed functions. The findings have been documented in this consultation paper, and the changes to fees inserted into the relevant schedules and BRIA, also included. The purpose of this consultation is to seek comments from individuals / companies on the proposal to increase all certification and associated fees by CPI 3.0%, with the exception of seed testing fees, which will rise by 8%, and a... MoreClosed 8 May 2018 -
Adults with Incapacity Reform
This consultation seeks views on proposals for reform to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI). In 2000, when the AWI act came into force, it was regarded as ground-breaking legislation, essentially a world leader in capacity legislation. For the first time, Scotland had a comprehensive regime to protect the welfare and financial rights of persons lacking in capacity. International human rights law in this field has developed further since then and we need to ensure that... MoreClosed 30 April 2018 -
A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections
In the last Parliamentary term, the Scottish Government welcomed The Equal Opportunities Committee report on Social Isolation which was the first of its kind anywhere in the world. The committee found that social isolation and loneliness was a problem in Scotland, and recommended that the Government developed a national strategy to tackle it. This consultation is an important part of the process. Social Isolation and loneliness is an issue that can affect anyone at any age... MoreClosed 30 April 2018 -
Engagement Process of the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2018
Every life matters and everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention. The impact of suicide on families, friends and communities is devastating and has long lasting consequences. Our existing Suicide Prevention Strategy covered the period 2013-16 and set out a range of commitments under 5 broad themes: Responding to people in distress; Talking about suicide; Improving the NHS response to suicide; Developing the evidence base; and Supporting change and improvement. The Scottish... MoreClosed 30 April 2018 -
Head and Neck Cancer QPIs
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 April 2014, Head and Neck 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 23 April 2018 -
Consultation on Draft Regulations making provision in relation to Social Security Appeals
The Scottish Government would like to consult on the development of the Rules of Procedure and other provisions that will be required to set up a new Chamber in the Scottish Tribunals to hear appeals for devolved assistances when they begin to be delivered by the new Scottish social security agency. MoreClosed 16 April 2018 -
A consultation on an amendment to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax Group Relief
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on amendment to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 to allow Group relief to apply where: there is a land transaction between one company and another company within its corporate group structure; and there is a share pledge or equivalent arrangement in place. MoreClosed 13 April 2018 -
Call for Evidence
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport has commissioned Professor Alison Britton, of Glasgow Caledonian University, to carry out an independent review of processes involved in the below mentioned report. It will not re-examine the outcomes or recommendations of the Independent Review. The Scottish Independent Review of the Use, Safety and Efficacy of Transvaginal Mesh Implants in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women This... MoreClosed 30 March 2018 -
Consultation on Electoral Reform
This is the Scottish Government’s consultation on Electoral Reform. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring access to democratic participation for all citizens. The way we vote in elections has remained unchanged for over 100 years. Modernisation takes place across all aspects of society and now is a good time to think about the kinds of innovation people in Scotland would like to see in elections. View full consultation paper here . MoreClosed 29 March 2018 -
Consultation on LBTT First Time Buyers Relief
This consultation seeks views on the operation of a Land and Buildings Transaction Tax First Time Buyers Relief for properties under £175 000. MoreClosed 23 March 2018 -
Consultation on a Draft Order extending coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to Registered Social Landlords
Following previous consultation on extending coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) the Scottish Government is now consulting on the terms of a draft order. The draft order proposes to designate RSLs (and RSL subsidiaries) in so far as they undertake functions for which they are already subject to regulation and oversight by the Scottish Housing Regulator. View full consultation paper here View... MoreClosed 7 March 2018 -
A Consultation on the Beavers in Scotland Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report
This is a consultation about the policy to reintroduce beavers to Scotland and whether the appropriate mitigation measures have been identified. Views are also being sought on a Strategic Environmental Assessment that has been undertaken of this policy of reintroduction. View the full consultation paper here MoreClosed 6 March 2018 -
Registration and Licensing of Animal Sanctuaries and Rehoming Activities in Scotland
This consultation is seeking views on animal sanctuaries and rehoming agencies to be required to hold a license or be registered to carry out these activities depending on the size of the undertaking. It looks to refine proposals surrounding thresholds for registration and licensing and enforcement. MoreClosed 4 March 2018 -
Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 allows a transgender person to change their legally recognised gender. This consultation, which closed on 1 March 2018, sought views on whether and how the Gender Recognition Act 2004 should be amended in relation to the law in Scotland. The consultation covered establishing new arrangements for dealing with applications for legal gender recognition, the minimum age at which applications for gender recognition could be made and related matters. MoreClosed 1 March 2018 -
Scottish Government Review of the Scottish Regulators Strategic Code of Practice
Better regulation is good for Scotland and makes it an attractive place to do business. To build upon our better regulation framework, the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act came into power in 2014. Part of this Act allowed a Code of Practice to be developed to assist regulators deliver their regulatory functions. The aim of the Scottish Regulators Strategic Code of Practice (the Code) is to outline how regulators should apply regulatory principles. It builds on good practice and... MoreClosed 28 February 2018 -
Consultation on Proposed Sites to Host Inshore Fisheries Pilots 2017
On 25 May 2017, the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP, announced the Inshore Fisheries Pilots initiative . The aim of this initiative is to explore alternative approaches to managing inshore fisheries, in order to ensure our coastal communities are making the most of our waters. The pilots will investigate two different methods of fisheries management: A localised approach to fisheries management, where fishing interests are involved in... MoreClosed 22 February 2018 -
Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme: Second Consultation on Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies, and Regulation of District and Communal Heating
In January 2017, as part of the broader Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme, the Scottish Government published a high level policy scoping consultation paper on Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES), and regulation of district heating. It was part of a suite of consultations on the draft Climate Change Plan, the draft Energy Strategy and related activity. The consultation run between 24 January and 18 April 2017. Based on the evidence and views gathered from stakeholders... MoreClosed 20 February 2018 -
Discussion document to support further engagement on Safe and Effective Staffing in Health and Social Care
This paper is intended to enable further engagement on development of approaches to safe and effective staffing. It sets out refreshed proposals on planned legislation on safe and effective staffing (referred to in this document as the ‘Safe Staffing’ Bill, though the final title of the Bill, when it is introduced to the Parliament is still to be finalised), building on the responses to an initial consultation (April 2017) and more recent engagement with the health and social care sector.... MoreClosed 20 February 2018 -
Consultation on Excellence and Equity for All: Guidance on the Presumption of Mainstreaming
Excellence and Equity for All: Guidance on the Presumption of Mainstreaming aims to bridge the gap between legislation, policy and day-to-day experience, to ensure that local authorities have the guidance required to help their decision making in applying the presumption of mainstreaming. It is intended to provide guidance on applying the presumption and looks to encourage a child centred approach to making decisions about placement. As the implementation of the presumption of mainstreaming... MoreClosed 9 February 2018 -
Review of the Plant Health (Export Certification) Fees as charged by the Scottish Government
A recent review of the plant health export fees has established that the current charges set do not reflect the costs incurred of providing the service. There is a Government responsibility to remove the subsidy for exporters and subsequent financial cost to taxpayers. The proposed new fee arrangement looks at ways to reduce the discrepancy. View the full consultation paper here. An eight week consultation was deemed appropriate as it is relevant to a narrow and specific group of... MoreClosed 8 February 2018 -
Consultation on guidance on the provisions for licensing of sexual entertainment venues and changes to licensing of theatres
The Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 (the ‘2015 Act’) provides for the creation of a new non-mandatory licensing regime for sexual entertainment venues (SEV), such as lap dancing clubs. The provisions, when commenced, will allow local authorities to licence such venues under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (the “1982 Act”). This allows for greater local control over the provision of such venues by permitting local authorities to reflect the views of the... MoreClosed 7 February 2018 -
Consultation on Digital Economy Act 2017: part 5 (data sharing codes and regulations) in relation to the delivery of Scottish public services
We would like public bodies in Scotland to be able to make use of the new data sharing powers as set out in the part 5 of the UK Government’s Digital Economy Act for the purposes of public services delivery. The UK government has recently consulted on draft regulations which set out four specific objectives for which data can be shared under the public service delivery provisions and the specific, non-devolved bodies that can use these powers. The four objectives are: multiple... MoreClosed 5 February 2018 -
Practical Fire Safety Guidance for Existing Premises with Sleeping Accommodation
This consultation is to seek comment on a revised volume of practical fire safety guidance. The guidance has been developed for dutyholders to help meet their responsibilities for fire safety under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in relation to existing premises with sleeping accommodation including small bed and breakfast and self-catering premises; small premises providing sleeping accommodation; and medium and large premises providing sleeping accommodation. The guidance does not seek... MoreClosed 5 February 2018 -
Fuel Poverty Strategy Consultation
This consultation seeks views on proposals to tackle and diminish fuel poverty in Scotland. The consultation document seeks views on an approach that brings together actions from across government, and across society, to create a comprehensive strategy to deliver reductions in fuel poverty. The consultation also seeks views on how progress should be monitored and how our aim to tackle fuel poverty effectively is translated into an appropriate statutory framework. The Fuel Poverty... MoreClosed 1 February 2018 -
A healthier future - action and ambitions on diet, activity and healthy weight
This consultation document proposes a range of actions to improve diet and weight in Scotland. It draws on experience of implementing the Obesity Route Map, the learning from tackling other public health challenges such as alcohol use and smoking, and a growing body of evidence on the action necessary to improve the health of the whole population. Tackling obesity has already been identified as a priority in Programme for Government with key commitments to limit the marketing of food... MoreClosed 31 January 2018 -
Improving the Protection of Wild Mammals in Scotland
We recognised concerns about whether legislation on fox-hunting 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 is providing 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 is an important milestone and represents a considered,... MoreClosed 31 January 2018 -
Empowering Schools: A consultation on the provisions of the Education (Scotland) Bill
The Education (Scotland) Bill that is being introduced later this parliamentary year is to create a school and teacher-led education system. The Bill will establish a Headteachers’ Charter which sets out the right and responsibilities of the headteachers, empowering them to be the leaders of learning in their schools. The Bill will also improve parental and community engagement in school life and in learning outside of school, and strengthen the voice of children and young people, by... MoreClosed 30 January 2018 -
Consultation on the introduction of mandatory Sheep Carcase Classification
The Scottish Sheep Sector Review - ‘A pathway to a profitable future: a vision for the future of the Scottish sheep industry’ recommended the need for a comprehensive review of price and grade reporting protocols that would result in better reporting of carcase size, appearance and eating quality. Currently, the UK and Scotland do not enforce mandatory carcase classification or price reporting of sheep . However we are aware that the majority of Scottish Slaughterhouses do classify... MoreClosed 26 January 2018
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