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  • Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014: Guidance on Part 1 - Duties of Public Authorities in Relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and Statutory Guidance Part 3: Children's Services Planning

    This consultation seeks your views on a) non-statutory guidance for Part 1 (section 2) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, which cover duties on each public authority named in the Act to publish a report every 3 years on steps it has taken to give better or further effect within its areas of responsibility to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 (UNCRC) requirements, and b)statutory guidance for Part 3 of the Act which covers arrangements for... More
    Closed 13 June 2016
  • Consultation on options to improve and assure the nutritional standards of food in hospitals

    The consultation document invites views on proposed options to improve and assure the nutritional standards of food in hospitals, including the option to place nutritional standards for food in hospitals on a statutory footing. By statutory footing, we mean establishing minimum, legal standards which NHS Boards in Scotland have to achieve in terms of the nutrition of the food served to hospital patients. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper. More
    Closed 13 June 2016
  • Developments in environmental justice in Scotland

    The paper sets out the recent, major changes to the court system in Scotland. In doing so, we provide an overview of the justice landscape as it is relevant to environmental cases. The first section of this paper describes the unprecedented change that the Scottish legal system is experiencing, and sets out the recent action that the Scottish Government has taken in relation to both our civil and criminal courts. The second section concentrates on the environmental laws aimed at... More
    Closed 10 June 2016
  • Consultation on Seatbelt Requirements for Dedicated School Transport

    To help keep children and young people safe on the school-run, Scottish Ministers have had a long-standing intention to make seatbelts a legal requirement on dedicated school transport. Following the devolution of competence from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament in this area last year, current Scottish Government policy is to bring forward such legislation. Dedicated school transport in this consultation refers to vehicles provided by the council or independent/grant-aided school... More
    Closed 3 June 2016
  • Review of Breast 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 2012, Breast 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 and... More
    Closed 3 June 2016
  • Review of Prostate 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 February 2012, Prostate 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... More
    Closed 3 June 2016
  • Air Passenger Duty

    Consultation 1 – A consultation on a Scottish replacement to Air Passenger Duty Click here to download a copy of the full paper on a Scottish replacement to Air Passenger Duty Overview This consultation paper seeks views on how a Scottish replacement to Air Passenger Duty should be structured and operated in order to help generate sustainable growth by boosting Scotland’s international air connectivity. More
    Closed 2 June 2016
  • Consultation on the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area Proposal

    Inviting views on the designation of one Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area (D&R MPA) for Fair Isle, under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. More
    Closed 26 May 2016
  • Consultation on landing controls for the Scottish crab and lobster fisheries

    Scotland’s fishing industry is an important part of rural life, making a valuable contribution to the economy, and is woven into the country’s culture and heritage. Fisheries are at the heart of the Scottish Government’s aims to create more, better paid jobs in a strong sustainable economy, and to build a fairer Scotland through tackling inequalities and empowering people and communities. Scotland’s brown crab, velvet crab and lobster fisheries are of great importance to many... More
    Closed 20 May 2016
  • Meeting Global Challenges & Making a Difference - Aligning Our International Development Policy with the Global Goals

    The Scottish Government’s international development work began in 2005 with a £3 million budget for Malawi, reflecting the historic, and extensive civil society, links between Scotland and Malawi. Whilst our international development programme still has a heavy centre on Scotland’s partnership with Malawi, the programme has since grown to include six other priority countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Our International Development Fund has grown too, and we now operate with a... More
    Closed 20 May 2016
  • Rental Income Guarantee Scheme

    A Joint Market Engagement Document from the Scottish Government and the industry-led Private Rented Sector Working Group in respect of support for new purpose build-to-rent Private Rented Housing in Scotland. Demand in Scotland for new housing stock is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. While the Scottish Government has set an ambitious target of 50,000 new affordable homes to be delivered over the next five years, it also recognises that there is a need for new housing... More
    Closed 6 May 2016
  • Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: 'Time for Compliance' Regulations

    This consultation arises directly from consultation in 2015 on extending coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to various organisations, including grant-aided schools and independent special schools. The consultation sets out proposals on addressing issues of practicality for such schools by proposing to bring forward 'time for compliance' regulations to take into account school holiday periods in responding to FOI requests. Click here to download the full... More
    Closed 3 May 2016
  • Proposal to permit tail docking of working spaniels and hunt point retrievers

    This consultation is seeking views on a specific proposal to introduce legislation to permit the docking of Spaniel and hunt Point Retriever puppies which are intended to be used as working dogs. More
    Closed 3 May 2016
  • Draft provisions for a Wild Fisheries (Scotland) Bill/Draft Wild Fisheries Strategy: a consultation

    This consultation is designed to give stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on the approach currently being taken as we continue to develop the legislative provisions for a Wild Fisheries (Scotland) Bill. More
    Closed 2 May 2016
  • The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007: Section 35 (2) and (3)

    This consultation paper discusses possible new regulations made under section 35(2) and (3) of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 which would revoke and replace the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Removal of Barred Individuals from Regulated Work) Regulations 2010. More
    Closed 19 April 2016
  • Scottish Household Survey (SHS) - Consultation on 2017 Survey

    As part of Scotland's Spending Plans and Budget for 2016/17, the Scottish Government requires to make changes to the design of the Scottish Household Survey (SHS). More
    Closed 19 April 2016
  • Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 (Heating Services) Regulations

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on draft regulations under section 19 of the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004. These would prescribe district heating and communal heating. As a result, an owner of a flat would be entitled to lead through, or fix to, common parts of a tenement pipes in relation to those services. The owner would need to follow the procedures laid down in the regulations. Click here to download a copy of the consultation document More
    Closed 14 April 2016
  • A criminal offence of domestic abuse

    A consultation seeking views on a draft provision which creates a specific offence of 'abusive behaviour in relation to a partner or ex-partner'. Click here to download the consultation paper More
    Closed 1 April 2016
  • Scottish Law Commissions Report on Adults with Incapacity

    In October 2014, the Scottish Law Commission ( ‘the Commission’) published a report on Adults with Incapacity which focussed on the question of deprivation of liberty as it relates to persons who may be subject to the Adults with Incapacity legislation and associated issues. The report made a number of recommendations and contained a draft Bill, amending the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (‘the 2000 Act’) and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003... More
    Closed 31 March 2016
  • The Scotland Bill – Consultation on Draft Order in Council for The Transfer of Specified Functions of the Employment Tribunal to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland

    This consultation seeks your views on a draft Order in Council that makes provision to transfer specified functions of the Employment Tribunal to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland. The proposed transfer of functions would allow the First-tier tribunal to hear Scottish employment cases (as defined in the draft Order), along with a number of cases that do not fit within that category but which have a sufficient link to Scotland and should therefore be heard in a Scottish tribunal. ... More
    Closed 24 March 2016
  • Discussion Paper - Early Learning and Childcare 1140 hours expansion

    Early Learning and Childcare has a huge role to play in securing positive futures for our children. The Scottish Government is committed to increasing the Early Learning and Childcare entitlement to 1140 hours per year by 2020. High quality will be at the heart of ELC provision, especially in more disadvantaged areas, as will providing the flexibility parents need to work, train or study. We are establishing trials that will test a variety of models for delivering Early Learning... More
    Closed 18 March 2016
  • National Records of Scotland: Consultation on Proper Arrangements for Archiving Public Records

    The Public Records (Scotland) Act, 2011 requires each public authority named in the Act to agree a Records Management Plan with the Keeper of the Records of Scotland, setting out the proper arrangements for the management of its records. One part of these arrangements is to make provision for transferring records selected for permanent preservation on administrative or historical grounds to suitable archive facilities. These records are not just official bureaucracy. They underpin all... More
    Closed 14 March 2016
  • Outer Hebrides Inshore Fisheries Group - Consultation on inshore fishing prohibitions in the Outer Hebrides

    There are a number of closed areas in the Outer Hebrides’ inshore waters where mobile and/or static gear fishing has been prohibited on either a seasonal or year-round basis. These prohibitions were introduced over the past 30 years using the powers of the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984 and have been reviewed on a regular basis by government. The Outer Hebrides Inshore Fisheries Group (IFG) has developed management measures to update the prohibitions in effect in its area, as it... More
    Closed 26 February 2016
  • Consultation on the introduction of regulatory concessions for huts and bothies in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004

    Consultation on the introduction of regulatory concessions for huts and bothies in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 More
    Closed 12 February 2016
  • Consultation on Proposals for Regulations Supporting the New Licensing System for Mobile Home Sites with Permanent Residents

    PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTATION 1. The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 creates a new licensing system for mobile home sites that are licensed to have permanent residents. Some of the key parts of the new licensing system will be: a requirement that someone holding a licence, and/or managing a site, is a fit and proper person to do so; a wider range of powers for local authorities to enforce licence conditions and tackle unscrupulous site owners; a requirement that... More
    Closed 12 February 2016
  • Consultation on the proposals for the introduction of the role of an Independent National (Whistleblowing) Officer (INO)

    In response to the ‘Freedom to Speak Up Review’ the Scottish Government has made a commitment to develop and establish the role of an Independent National Whistleblowing Officer to provide an independent and external level of review on the handling of whistleblowing cases in NHSScotland. More
    Closed 10 February 2016
  • Getting the best from our land, consultation on a draft Land Use Strategy for Scotland 2016 - 2021

    The first Land Use Strategy was published in March 2011. It initiated a step change towards a more integrated and strategic approach to land use. It is a requirement of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 that the Strategy is reviewed every five years and that a revised Strategy is laid before the Scottish Parliament. This consultation draft Land Use Strategy 2016-2021 builds on the first Strategy and retains the strategic Vision, Objectives and Principles for Sustainable Land Use.... More
    Closed 29 January 2016
  • Potential controls or prohibition of electronic training aids in Scotland

    This consultation seeks views on whether some or all electronic training aids should be subject to tighter controls in Scotland or whether they should be banned outright. It also seeks evidence to support these views. More
    Closed 29 January 2016
  • Consultation towards Scotland’s Rail Freight Strategy

    The Scottish Government’s vision is for a competitive, sustainable rail freight sector playing an increasing role in Scotland’s economic growth by providing a safer, greener, and more efficient way of transporting products and materials. We are consulting on a range of issues towards the development of a high level strategy on rail freight in Scotland. The consultation paper primarily focusses on the opportunities and actions for growth in new and existing rail freight markets, the... More
    Closed 22 January 2016
  • United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD): The Scottish Government’s Draft Delivery Plan 2016-2020

    United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD): The Scottish Government’s Draft Delivery Plan 2016-2020 The Scottish Government has a clear aim: for disabled people to have the same equality and human rights as non-disabled people. This means disabled people having the same freedom, dignity, choice and control over their lives as everyone else, with rights to practical assistance and support at home, at work and in the wider community. However, for... More
    Closed 18 January 2016
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