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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 -
Raising Standards and Improving the Quality of Road Works in Scotland
Road works are a necessary fact of life if we wish to have a safe and well maintained road network and to continue to enjoy a range of utility services such as gas, water, drainage, electricity and telecommunications. This consultation seeks views on proposals for improvements to the regulation of road works in Scotland which includes taking forward the accepted recommendations of the 2016 report: Review of the office and functions of the Scottish Road Works Commissioner. MoreClosed 12 October 2017 -
Updating of the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards)(Scotland) Regulations 1967
This consultation is seeking your views on the updating of the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) Regulations 1967 (‘the 1967 Regulations’). These 1967 Regulations prescribe a broad minimum standard to certain aspects of school buildings, including areas for school sites, overall minimum internal space, playing fields, sanitary and washing accommodation, lighting, ventilation, heating etc. However, the 1967 Regulations were last amended in 1973 and 1979 and are now... MoreClosed 9 October 2017 -
Community Empowerment and Common Good Property: Consultation on Draft Guidance
This is a consultation on guidance for local authorities on how to fulfil the requirements of Part 8 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 in relation to common good property. MoreClosed 29 September 2017 -
Pre-Recording Evidence of Child and Other Vulnerable Witnesses
This consultation seeks views on proposed reforms to criminal law and procedure to address how pre-recorded evidence is taken from child and vulnerable witnesses. MoreClosed 29 September 2017 -
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000: new Code of Practice for Equipment Interference and revised Codes of Practice for Covert Human Intelligence Sources and Covert Surveillance & Property Interference
This consultation seeks views on a new code of practice dealing with Targeted Equipment Interference and on two revised codes of practice dealing with Covert Human Intelligence Sources and Covert Surveillance & Property Interference. The new and revised codes reflect a number of changes made by the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA). Changes relate mainly to a new safeguard and oversight regime, including a new Investigatory Powers Commissioner which replaces the Intelligence Services... MoreClosed 29 September 2017 -
Consultation on draft regulations under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on draft regulations being made under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The contents of the draft regulations are a culmination of work which has been informed by the Parliamentary Bill process and consistent stakeholder engagement. We will be consulting on draft regulations on: the specific circumstances in which an adult carer support plan and young carer statement must be reviewed, what type and level of information is... MoreClosed 24 September 2017 -
Climate Change Bill
Action to mitigate climate change is a key component of the Scottish Government’s aim to create a growing, sustainable and inclusive economy. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 set world-leading greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, including a target to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050. The Scottish Government intends to introduce a new Climate Change Bill with even more ambitious targets. Proposals include setting targets based on actual emissions, increasing the 2050 target... MoreClosed 22 September 2017 -
Review of Lymphoma 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 September 2013, Lymphoma 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 15 September 2017 -
Air Departure Tax (ADT) – Consultations on an overall 50% reduction policy plan and an Environmental Report
The Scottish Government is undertaking two public consultations relating to Air Departure Tax (ADT): Consultation 1: On the Scottish Government’s policy for an overall 50% ADT reduction by the end of the current session of the Scottish Parliament; Consultation 2: On an assessment of the likely significant environmental impacts from the overall 50% ADT reduction policy (Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report). MoreClosed 15 September 2017 -
New Scots: Refugee Integration in Scotland – Engagement
Scotland has a long history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers from all over the world. We want Scotland to continue to be a welcoming nation and to support refugees, asylum seekers and the communities they settle in, to enable everyone to be active participants in our society. Our first New Scots refugee integration strategy ran from 2014 to 2017. A final report on the progress made is available online: www.gov.scot/newscotsfinalreport . The Scottish Government, COSLA and the... MoreClosed 15 September 2017 -
The Socio Economic Duty
The socio-economic duty asks particular public authorities to do more to tackle the inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage. In particular, the duty aims to make sure that strategic decisions about the most important issues are carefully thought through so that they are as effective as they can be in tackling socio-economic disadvantage and reducing inequalities of outcome. These strategic decisions would include, for example, an economic development strategy; or an... MoreClosed 12 September 2017 -
Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 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 people and sets out... MoreClosed 12 September 2017 -
Administrative Boundary Review at Cardowan
The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland has decided to undertake a review of the boundary between Glasgow City and North Lanarkshire council areas at Cardowan, Stepps. The boundary review was initiated following a large number of requests from local residents in Glasgow City Council area who argued that they had stronger ties with North Lanarkshire Council area and felt they were disadvantaged by being in a different council area from neighbours in the same... MoreClosed 6 September 2017 -
Scottish 4G infill programme consultation: Request for information
The Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust have been working in partnership to develop the Scottish 4G Infill Programme for Scotland. The programme seeks to develop an initial approach which can facilitate the deployment of 4G LTE infill coverage where this does not yet exist, and where it is unlikely that industry will invest in the near to medium-term future. MoreClosed 3 September 2017 -
The Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on draft regulations being made under the 2016 Act. The contents of the draft regulations are a culmination of many years of work and have been informed by the Parliamentary Bill process, stakeholder engagement and the Inspector of Crematoria. At this time the laws which enable Scottish Ministers to appoint inspectors are the Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 1935 and Section 89 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. Under the 1935... MoreClosed 1 September 2017 -
Independent Review of Financial Support for Students in Scotland
The consultation seeks views on the independent review of student support in further and higher education in Scotland, chaired by Jayne-Anne Gadhia. The review and consultation takes place in the wider context of Scottish Government ambitions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the post-16 learner journey and work on Widening Access. This consultation does not advocate a preferred Scottish Government approach. We want to hear your ideas for improving how students across Scotland... MoreClosed 31 August 2017 -
Scotland's Ten Year Strategy for the Learning Provision for Children and Young People with Complex Additional Support Needs 2017-2026
Scotland’s Strategy for the Learning Provision for Children and Young People with Complex Additional Support Needs 2017-20206 aims to support improved outcomes for children and young people with complex additional support needs through strategic commissioning of national services; with particular focus on the provision of education. This strategy is based on recommendations made in the Doran Review published in November 2012. While this strategy also recognises the critical role played by... MoreClosed 28 August 2017 -
Review of Clinical Trial Access Quality Performance Indicator
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 July 2014, the Clinical Trial Access QPI was published, and following 3 years of national comparative data, this has 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 18 August 2017 -
Places, People and Planning - Position Statement – June 2017
The independent review of the planning system reported in May 2016. In January we published Places, People and Planning, setting out an integrated package of proposed improvements to planning. Consultation on these proposals closed on 4 April 2017 and an independent analysis of the consultation responses has since been published. Taking into account the wide range of views on the proposals, the Scottish Ministers have published a position statement which sets out the changes that they are... MoreClosed 11 August 2017
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