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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 -
Barclay Implementation: A consultation on non-domestic rates reform
The Scottish Government welcomed the external review of non-domestic rates taxation carried out by Kenneth Barclay. This review was published to assess the current non-domestic rates system and determine how it could be improved to better reflect economics conditions and support investment and growth. The report which published on 22 August 2017 contained 30 recommendations. This consultation paper seeks the views of stakeholders on the implementation of the accepted recommendations of the... MoreClosed 17 September 2018 -
Widening the Exemption for Energy Intensive Industries from the Indirect Costs of the Renewables Obligation (Scotland): Consultation
In response to concerns that the current threshold which exempts a portion of EII from the indirect cost of the Renewable Obligation creates competitive distortions, the UK Government is consulting on a proposal to lower the threshold to extend eligibility. Given our devolved responsibility for the Renewables Obligation Scotland, the Scottish Government is seeking views on the possible impacts of a parallel proposal. MoreClosed 14 September 2018 -
Scottish Building Regulations: Review of Energy Standards: ‘Call for Evidence’
A review of the energy standards of the Scottish Building Regulations has commenced. This review is considering the next steps to further enhance the energy performance of buildings and contribute to greenhouse gas abatement targets set under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. The first stage of this review is to consider the effectiveness and impact that the 2015 energy standards, and the supporting guidance, had, or continues to have, on industry in delivering energy efficient... MoreClosed 14 September 2018 -
Review of Acute Leukaemia 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. In April 2014, Acute Leukaemia 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 10 September 2018 -
Supporting Disabled Children, Young People and their Families
This consultation focuses on the content and format of a public resource that will look to provide information, based on the lived experiences of disabled children, young people, and their families across three pillars: rights and information, accessibility of support, and transitions. The information you see in the consultation document will be developed into a website and mobile device app. The case studies reflect the lived experiences of disabled children, young people... MoreClosed 5 September 2018 -
Review of Bladder 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. In January 2014, Bladder 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 3 September 2018 -
Improving protection given to Priority Marine Features outside the Marine Protected Area network
The project to improve protection given to PMFs outside the MPA network was initiated in May 2017. This followed an incident in Loch Carron in April 2017 when a flame shell bed was damaged by scallop dredging activity, and resulted in the designation of the Loch Carron MPA. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Land Reform also requested that necessary steps were taken to ensure that Priority Marine Features (PMFs) were being protected in accordance with the National... MoreClosed 31 August 2018 -
Consultation on measures for the conservation of pike
We wish to consult on new potential pike conservation measures which would introduce a maximum size limit on individual pikes taken from inshore waters in Scotland, a bag limit of one pike to be retained by each angler per day and include a provision that the sale of any rod-caught pike is illegal. MoreClosed 31 August 2018 -
Open Government
We want to live in a country where people and governments come together to solve the most pressing challenges we face; where the decision making process is transparent and accountable, and where we all have a say in the policies and services that shape our lives. Whether you would like more opportunities to be involved in public service decision making; to see more information or data released in areas such as transport or education; or want more information on how public money... MoreClosed 31 August 2018 -
Nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools: consultation
This consultation aims to secure thoughts and views on the proposed amendments to the Nutritional Requirements for food and drink in schools (Scotland) Regulations 2008 which set nutritional requirements for school meals in Scotland. The proposed amendments will take the nutritional requirements closer to the Scottish Dietary Goals. MoreClosed 29 August 2018 -
Developing an Environment Strategy for Scotland
An online discussion seeking input to the development of an Environment Strategy for Scotland. This takes forward the commitment in the 2017/18 Programme for Government to develop a strategic approach on environmental policy to protect and enhance our environment, safeguard natural capital and continue Scotland’s leading role in addressing environmental challenges. MoreClosed 24 August 2018 -
Consultation on Funeral Expense Assistance Regulations
This is a consultation on the draft regulations to implement Funeral Expense Assistance (FEA) which will replace the current UK Government Funeral Expenses Payment (more commonly known as the Funeral Payment) in Scotland by summer 2019. Funeral Expense Assistance will provide a one off payment to support people on low income benefits who need to pay for a funeral. This is intended to reduce the burden of debt they may face and so help to tackle funeral poverty. MoreClosed 23 August 2018 -
Guidance on protecting the public from radioactive contamination in land
We are consulting on how to improve the protection of the public from radioactive contamination in land. The consultation includes proposed changes to the current guidance for the Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations, to include broader best practice guidance alongside the existing statutory guidance to SEPA. We are responding to experience with the regulations and other measures to protect the public, recommendations from an expert committee, and the need to ensure transparent... MoreClosed 21 August 2018 -
Consultation on further guidance to local authorities on Part 9 - allotments
Consultation on draft statutory guidance for local authorities relating to certain sections of Part 9 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 - Allotments. MoreClosed 20 August 2018 -
Support for Agriculture and the Rural Economy - Post Brexit Transition
This consultation invites comments on our options to stabilise and simplify income support for land managers in Scotland in the period immediately after the UK Government takes us out of the European Union. Our proposals seek to generate discussion within Scotland’s farming and crofting communities about how they can best be supported through the transition period from being supported by Direct Payments and funding through the Scottish Rural Development Programme to helping... MoreClosed 15 August 2018 -
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – Consultation on introducing a fee for applying to renew a personal licence
The Scottish Government is responsible for regulating the powers of Scottish local authorities and Licensing Boards in relation to licensing the sale of alcohol. Licensing Boards carry out a range of functions, including granting and reviewing licences to sell alcohol in their particular area. This consultation relates to the ‘personal licence’, a key plank of the alcohol licensing regime. While there is an initial £50 fee to apply for a personal licence, there is currently no fee... MoreClosed 15 August 2018 -
Increasing the Employment of Disabled People in the Public Sector - Consultation
In December 2016 the Scottish Government published A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People – Our Action Plan. This was developed together with disabled people and their organisations. It sets out over 90 commitments to improve the lives of disabled people, and people with long term health conditions. Over 20 of these commitments relate to work and employment. One of the main actions there, number 28, is the following: “We will reduce barriers to employment for disabled people and to... MoreClosed 15 August 2018 -
Consultation on charges for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles
This consultation document seeks views on new levels of charges applied to the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles in Scotland. These charges will apply where the police or Local Authority have cause to remove or recover a vehicle in particular sets of circumstances. The vast majority of these recoveries are carried out on behalf of the police under the Vehicle Recovery Scheme managed by a managing agent using various recovery operators across Scotland. MoreClosed 6 August 2018 -
A Consultation on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax - Property Investment Funds
To seek opinions and commentary on the potential introduction of reliefs from LBTT to bring parity with Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for certain types of authorised property investment funds. Specifically a relief for the ‘seeding’ (initial transfer) of property assets into an Open Ended Investment Company (OEIC) or Co-Ownership Authorised Contractual Scheme (CoACS) and a relief for when units in CoACS are traded. MoreClosed 3 August 2018 -
Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2)
The Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2) will be a critical part of Energy Efficient Scotland, and realising its vision that by 2040 our homes and buildings are warmer, greener and more efficient. It will build on progress already underway in the social housing sector throughout Scotland, with three quarters of the social housing stock already meeting the energy efficiency ratings in the first EESSH milestone set for December 2020. ... MoreClosed 27 July 2018 -
Energy Efficient Scotland Consultation: Making our homes and buildings warmer, greener and more efficient
Energy Efficient Scotland will span 20 years and is aimed at delivering improvements in energy efficiency and low carbon energy. Energy Efficient Scotland has two key objectives; to remove poor energy efficiency as a driver for fuel poverty and to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions in line with the targets set out in Scotland’s Climate Change Plan. Energy Efficient Scotland will set out a framework for energy standards for buildings. The main purpose of this consultation is to... MoreClosed 27 July 2018 -
National Council of Rural Advisers ‘A Rural Conversation: Together We Can, Together We Will’
The National Council of Rural Advisers (NCRA) believes that with an appropriate and bespoke support framework, designed by rural Scotland, for rural Scotland, we can not only become even more sustainable but we can flourish. Our vision for a flourishing rural economy is one that offers the potential for growth and the creation of new opportunities, whilst always acknowledging that it is our people and natural assets that provide the foundation for a... MoreClosed 24 July 2018 -
Protection of Vulnerable Groups and the Disclosure of Criminal Information
This consultation seeks views on proposals for the reform to the disclosure regime in Scotland. The aim is for respondents to focus on what changes are required to make disclosure of criminal convictions fit for the 21st century. Some changes that may be identified might be better pursued through non-legislative means. Others may require to be looked at in terms of wider Scottish Government policy. Our pre consultation engagement brought out the complex nature of the present disclosure... MoreClosed 18 July 2018 -
Offshore Wind Sectoral Marine Plan Scoping Consultation
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring secure, reliable and affordable energy supplies within the context of long-term decarbonisation of energy generation. Continued growth of the renewable energy sector in Scotland is an essential feature of the future clean energy system and a potential key driver of economic growth. In November 2017, Crown Estate Scotland (CES) announced their intention to run a further leasing round for commercial scale offshore wind energy projects in... MoreClosed 18 July 2018
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