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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2016

    This document will set out the Scottish Ministers' expectations of the SFRS over the coming years. It sets the priorities and objectives for the SFRS to adhere to in order to achieve their purpose and provide an effective service to communities throughout Scotland. More
    Closed 15 June 2016

  • Taxi and Private Hire Car Licensing - Consultation on the Impact of Modern Technology

    (image by Isaac Bordas ) The Scottish Government is undertaking a variety of work in relation to taxis and private hire cars. This consultation is particularly focussed on the impact of modern technology on the licensing regime for taxis and private hire cars and will cover the taking of bookings, booking offices and fares . Modern technology, such as the advent of smartphone apps allowing the booking of a taxi or private hire car directly from a mobile phone, is already having a... More
    Closed 15 June 2016

  • Consultation on the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility

    CONSULTATION ON AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY Introduction Our vision of Scotland as the Best Place to Grow Up is one that extends to all our children and young people. A holistic approach to understanding and responding to the needs of children and young people, including those involved in harmful offending behaviour, is part of the legacy of the Kilbrandon Report (1964). This helps improve life chances, promotes more positive outcomes and makes Getting It Right for Every Child... More
    Closed 17 June 2016

  • Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 - Community Planning Guidance and Regulation

    Consultation on Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, Part 2 Community Planning, Guidance and Regulation. High quality public services which work together and with Scotland's communities are essential to support a fair and propserous society. Community planning is the means by which people and communities can be placed at the centre of public service delivery and policy making. Community planning is a key driver for public service reform at local level. It brings together local... More
    Closed 19 June 2016

  • Consultation on proposals relating to secondary legislation for Part 3 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 – the crofting community right to buy as amended by the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015

    This consultation seeks views on policy proposals for secondary legislation relating to the crofting community right to buy in Part 3 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 which has been amended by Part 4 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper More
    Closed 20 June 2016

  • Consultation on secondary legislation proposals relating to Part 3A of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 – the community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land as introduced by the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015

    The consultation seeks comments and feedback on policy proposals relating to certain key aspects of forthcoming secondary legislation for Part 3A of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, the community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper More
    Closed 20 June 2016

  • 2017 Crofting Elections

    The first crofting elections took place in 2012 with the next crofting elections due to take place in March 2017. The elections will result in 6 people from the 6 constituencies that make up the crofting counties and areas being elected as members of the Crofting Commission’s Board. . Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper Contact Details: The Scottish Government Crofting Policy Team Agriculture and Rural Development Branch... More
    Closed 22 June 2016

  • Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 – Participation Requests: Consultation on Draft Regulations

    Participation requests are a new process which will allow a community body to enter into dialogue with public authorities about local issues and local services on their terms. Where a community body believes it could help to improve an outcome it will be able to request that the public body takes part in a process to improve that outcome. Community bodies might use the Act to discuss with service providers how they could better meet the needs of users, to offer volunteers to support a service... More
    Closed 22 June 2016

  • M90/A90 Trunk Road (Admiralty Interchange to Scotstoun) (Variable Speed Limits and Actively Managed Hard Shoulder) Regulations 2016

    The regulations will allow implementation of Mandatory variable speed limits on the M90 between Admiralty Junction and the new Queensferry Junction to the south of the Queensferry Crossing; and Mandatory variable speed limits on the A90 between the new Queensferry Junction to the south of the Queensferry Crossing and Dalmeny; and Mandatory variable speed limits on the northbound M90 from Masterton Junction to the end of the ITS system already put in place; and An actively managed hard... More
    Closed 23 June 2016

  • Asset Transfer under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015: Consultation on Draft Regulations

    Community ownership or control of land and buildings can make a major contribution to empowering communities. It helps to provide stability and a sustainable base from which a community organisation can develop its activities, and can create a stronger sense of community identity, cohesion and involvement. Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 provides a right for community bodies to request the transfer of land and buildings belonging to public authorities. The Act sets... More
    Closed 26 June 2016

  • Consultation on implementing an exemption for Energy Intensive Industries from the indirect costs of the Renewables Obligation Scotland

    This consultation seeks views on the implementation of an exemption for Energy Intensive Industries from the indirect costs of the Renewables Obligation Scotland as part of GB arrangements. Click here to download a copy of the consultation document More
    Closed 30 June 2016

  • Draft Code of Practice for Stop and Search

    This consultation asks for views on whether any changes should be made to a draft Code of Practice for Stop and Search before it comes into force. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper More
    Closed 15 July 2016

  • Police Powers to Search Children and Young People for Alcohol

    This consultation asks for views on whether the police should be given the following new search powers: • The power to search a child or young person under the age of 18 for alcohol, where a constable has reasonable grounds to suspect that the person is under the age of 18 and has alcohol in a public place. • The power to search a person where a constable has reasonable grounds to suspect that the person has alcohol in a public place, and that the person has supplied or intends... More
    Closed 15 July 2016

  • Consultation on an application to register the name "Ayrshire Early New Potatoes / Ayrshire Earlies" as a protected geographical indication (PGI) under the EU protected food name (PFN) scheme

    Consultation on an application for Ayrshire Early New Potatoes / Ayrshire Earlies to gain Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. PGI is a designation of the EU Protected Food Name scheme, which highlights regional and traditional foods whose authenticity and origin can be guaranteed through an independent inspection system. The purpose of this consultation is to notify interested parties of the application and to provide an opportunity to object, if appropriate, or comment on the... More
    Closed 5 August 2016

  • Draft Proposals for a ‘No-blame’ Redress Scheme in Scotland for Harm Resulting from Clinical Treatment

    This consultation is for anyone who would be affected in anyway by a change in the compensation arrangements for injuries resulting from clinical treatment. There are a number of interests at stake, for example: NHS and private patients or staff; patient‟s families; carers; NHS Boards; healthcare professionals; NHS and private healthcare providers, equipment suppliers, regulatory bodies, Royal Colleges, medical defence associations; and the legal profession. The consultation... More
    Closed 12 August 2016

  • Enterprise and Skills Review – Call for Evidence

    Scotland has a strong economy and is wealthy and productive, allied with colleges and universities that educate, build confidence, develop skills, encourage innovation and help drive the economic growth we need. Our enterprise and skills agencies (Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, and the Scottish Funding Council) play an important role in delivering Scotland's Economic Strategy, supporting economic development in Scotland and enabling... More
    Closed 15 August 2016
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