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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 -
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
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