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Improving Scotland’s Health: Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol
This consultation document sets out information relating to Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol, and the Scottish Government’s preferred price of 50 pence per unit of alcohol. MoreClosed 26 January 2018 -
Review of Brain/CNS 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 December 2013, Brain and Central Nervous System 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... MoreClosed 26 January 2018 -
Review of Ovarian 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 August 2013, Ovarian 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... MoreClosed 24 January 2018 -
A consultation on a draft revised code of conduct for registered property factors
The code was introduced by the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 (the Act), which requires Scottish Ministers to prepare a code of conduct setting out minimum standards of practice for registered property factors and related amendments to the Act.. The current code came into force on 1 October 2012 and applies to all registered property factors as defined by section 2 of the Act. The Act requires that Scottish Ministers must from 'time to time' prepare a draft code which should be... MoreClosed 15 January 2018 -
Consultation on the financial accounting arrangements for Regional Transport Partnerships
An effective and efficient transport system is vital for Scotland’s economy and necessary for its people to go about their daily lives. The Regional Transport Partnerships (“RTPs”) strengthen the planning and delivery of regional transport developments, and in doing so regularly invest in projects. For financial planning purposes, there is a need to ensure RTPs have the ability to have a surplus or deficit on their Income and Expenditure accounts, and hence the ability to have a General... MoreClosed 12 January 2018 -
Consultation on Scottish Court Fees 2018-2021
The consultation proposes that court fee levels are increased by 2.3% with effect from 1 April 2018 to reflect inflationary pressures. This would be followed by further increases of 2% with effect from 1 April 2019 and a further 2% from 1 April 2020. MoreClosed 12 January 2018 -
Consultation on Inshore Mackerel Fishery Trial
The consultation paper provides a background to the creation of the inshore mackerel fisheries and reviews the impacts of the 2014-17 trial period of expanded access and quota allocation. Please click here to read the consultation document in full. MoreClosed 13 December 2017 -
Draft Code of Practice on the Exercise by Constables in Scotland of Searches for Cash and Listed Assets
We are consulting on a draft code of practice. It is a code of practice for police constables in Scotland when they are searching people, premises or vehicles for cash or listed assets (a list in the Criminal Finances Act 2017 which includes precious stones, stamps, watches etc) which may have been obtained through unlawful conduct or be intended for use in unlawful conduct. The code replaces an existing code on searches for cash and has been expanded to include searches for listed assets... MoreClosed 13 December 2017 -
Local Bus Services in Scotland – Improving the Framework for Delivery
Bus services are important to the people of Scotland with around 400 million (three quarters of all public transport) journeys made by bus. However, the sector faces significant challenges with the overall number of passenger journeys decreasing and service cutbacks in some places which can leave communities without a public transport option. We believe that the legislative framework governing bus services requires improvement and are consulting on options to do that. Fundamentally,... MoreClosed 5 December 2017 -
The Future of Smart Ticketing in Scotland
Smart ticketing is an important element of a modern public transport system and is increasingly prevalent in major cities and countries around the world. It offers a number of benefits for users, transport operators and society including greater choice, less cash handling and promoting a modal shift to public transport. This contributes towards the Scottish Government’s Greener Strategic Objective. This consultation seeks views on our proposed framework for nation-wide multi-modal smart... MoreClosed 5 December 2017 -
Consultation on Fire and Smoke Alarms in Scottish Homes
This consultation seeks views on possible changes to standards required for fire and smoke alarms in Scottish Homes. We propose extending the current minimum safe standards in private rented housing to other tenures. MoreClosed 1 December 2017 -
Bovine TB - Proposal to introduce changes to compensation arrangements in Scotland and update the Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2007 on other disease control measures
This consultation sets out a number of proposed amendments to the Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2007 and seeks views on specific proposals to introduce changes to the way we pay compensation for bovine TB in Scotland. MoreClosed 30 November 2017 -
Building Scotland's Low Emission Zones
This consultation paper sets out the proposed arrangements and options to deliver a consistent approach to designing, building and managing Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Scotland. It is your opportunity to shape the guiding principles the Scottish Government will adopt to put in place the first LEZ by 2018. MoreClosed 28 November 2017 -
Proposed Draft Police Act 1997 and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Remedial Order 2018
The 2018 Proposed Draft Order sets out the proposed amendments to the Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It provides that individuals who have been convicted of schedule 8A offences (offences which must always be disclosed) should in certain specified circumstances have the right to apply to a Sheriff in order to seek removal of that conviction information before their disclosure is sent to a third party such as an employer. MoreClosed 26 November 2017 -
Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland
The consultation sought views to inform the independent review of hate crime legislation in Scotland, conducted by Lord Bracadale. The review considered whether changes needed to be made to the current laws; whether existing offences should be extended to cover other groups; and whether all hate crimes should be brought into one area of legislation. MoreClosed 23 November 2017 -
Section 70 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 - draft guidance for users of the section 70 complaints process
Under section 70 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, any interested party can make a reference to Scottish Ministers where that party believes that a responsible body (an education authority, managers of an independent or grant-aided school or any other educational establishment, or other persons) has failed to carry out a statutory duty in relation to education. The guidance on section 70 complaints to Scottish Ministers is intended to provide support to all those involved in the... MoreClosed 20 November 2017 -
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 20 November 2017 -
National Improvement Framework: Consultation on measuring the attainment gap and milestones towards closing it
The Scottish Government has been clear about its commitment to closing the poverty-related attainment gap between children and young people from the least and most disadvantaged communities. Ministers are committed to making demonstrable progress in closing the gap during the lifetime of this Parliament, and to substantially eliminate it in the next decade. We have undertaken to consult on proposals for measuring the gap and milestones towards closing it, and to publish our proposals as part... MoreClosed 20 November 2017 -
Crofting Consultation 2017
The Scottish Government is committed to reviewing the modernisation of crofting law within this Parliamentary session. This consultation seeks views of crofters, and those with an interest, on the pathway of any potential new legislation to reform crofting law. Views are also sought on how to possibly improve several fundamental aspects of crofting, particularly if present legislation impacts upon them. MoreClosed 20 November 2017 -
Guidance for Local Authorities when carrying out their new duties and functions under Part 9 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015
The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government focuses on the themes of an education system providing opportunities for all, an economy with more jobs and fair work, public services fit for the future, empowering people and communities through strengthened local democracy and safeguarding Scotland’s place in the world. The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, was brought forward with the aim of empowering our communities by boosting the rights of community bodies and placing... MoreClosed 17 November 2017 -
Review of homicides by people with recent contact with NHSScotland mental health and learning disability services
A consultation on a proposed process for the review of homicides by individuals with recent contact with mental health services. MoreClosed 17 November 2017 -
Extending Children’s Rights - Guidance for education authorities and school staff on assessment of capacity and consideration of wellbeing of children who have attained 12 years of age in respect of additional support for learning in school education
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (“the Act”) provides the legal framework for identifying and addressing the additional support needs of children and young people who face a barrier, or barriers, to learning. The Act aims to ensure that all children and young people are provided with the necessary support to help them work towards achieving their full potential. It also promotes collaborative working among all those supporting children and young... MoreClosed 17 November 2017 -
Consultation on Free Bus Travel for Older and Disabled People and Modern Apprentices
Consultation is an essential part of the Scottish Government’s policy making process. It gives us the opportunity to seek your opinions. This Consultation sets out the issues under consideration and asks you questions about what we are proposing. After the Consultation is closed we will publish responses where we have been given permission to do so. Responses are analysed and used as part of the policy making process, along with a range of other available information and evidence.... MoreClosed 17 November 2017 -
Consultation on The Continuing Care (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018
Section 67 of The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 inserts a new section 26A into the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 in relation to continuing care. Continuing care is defined in new section 26A(4) of the 1995 Act as meaning the same accommodation and other assistance as was being provided for the eligible person by the local authority, immediately before the person ceased to be looked after. Continuing care reflects the philosophy of care set out in the Scottish... MoreClosed 13 November 2017 -
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD): Consultation on Phase 5 of the Eradication Scheme
The Scottish Government is committed to eradicating Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), a serious infectious disease of cattle. A scheme has been developed with stakeholders and requires legislative support through the various phases of the eradication scheme. Through the BVD Advisory Group, we have agreed to consult on the following proposals for the next phase of the eradication scheme that will: Increase pressure on not negative herds to investigate the cause of BVD exposure in... MoreClosed 6 November 2017 -
Consultation on a proposal to amend the economic link licence condition
This paper sets out the Scottish Government’s proposal to amend the current economic link licence condition in fishing vessel licences. Sea fisheries licences include a condition that requires vessels over 10 metres landing more than 2 tonnes of quota species annually to demonstrate a real economic link to the United Kingdom. The current economic link licence condition was put in place to ensure that a proportion of the economic value that results from catching fish quotas is retained in... MoreClosed 31 October 2017 -
Consultation on regulations under Section 10 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015
This consultation offers the opportunity to comment on the support that will be provided to victims of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour - the offence under section 4 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. MoreClosed 30 October 2017 -
Consultation on the draft carer’s charter of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
Section 36 of the Act requires Scottish Ministers to prepare and publish a Carers’ Charter (“the Charter”), setting out the rights of carers in or under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The Charter cannot and does not create any new rights or alter any existing rights. The Charter is intended to provide a summary of these rights in a readily accessible and understandable format for both young and adult carers alike.There is also a requirement to consult with carers and carer... MoreClosed 22 October 2017 -
Fair Funding to Achieve Excellence and Equity in Education - A consultation
This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government’s future approach to school funding. The consultation invites views on the way education is currently funded in Scotland, the purpose of developing a new, more consistent approach to school funding, and the principles that should underpin any changes. It also sets out and seeks views on possible future approaches. This consultation does not advocate a preferred Scottish Government approach. We want to hear your views as we... MoreClosed 13 October 2017 -
Parole Reform in Scotland - A consultation on proposals for legislative change
The Scottish Government has established the Parole Reform Programme Board which will in part deliver the manifesto commitment. The programme aims to clarify the role and status of the Board, simplify and modernise processes and support consistency of approach. Some of these changes can be addressed administratively through the review of existing processes and by better collaborative working with other bodies involved in the process, but some of the proposed improvements may require legislative... MoreClosed 13 October 2017
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