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Introduction of diversity succession planning for board appointments and the lowering of the 150 employees threshold for publishing gender pay gap and equal pay statements etc.
The consultation seeks views on the practical application of both the introduction of diversity succession planning for board appointments to listed public authorities with a board or management structure (to be defined). Boards will be required to use the diversity information gathered on their behalf to produce a succession plan to increase the diversity of their boards and to publicly report on its progress; they will also be required to publish details of the gender composition of their... MoreOpened 5 October 2015 -
Building Standards Review 2015 - in-building physical infrastructure for high speed electronic communications networks
Proposed introduction of a building standards and associated guidance within the building standards Technical Handbooks to implement Article 8 of European Directive 2014/61/EU MoreOpened 30 September 2015 -
Draft Order to revise the procedures for complaints about social work
Consultation on Draft Order to Amend the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 This consultation seeks your views on the draft Order to amend the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 to allow the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (“the SPSO”) to investigate complaints in relation to the substance of social work decisions. The draft order also amends the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 in relation to the sharing of information by the Care Inspectorate with the... MoreOpened 29 September 2015 -
Consultation on Provisions for a Future Islands Bill
The aim of this consultation is to seek the views of interested stakeholders on plans for more power and protection for Scotland’s islands. These views will help shape the development of a future Islands Bill that will allow the Islands to build a more prosperous and fairer future for their communities. MoreOpened 29 September 2015 -
Consultation on the draft Reservoirs (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 and the Reservoirs (Enforcement etc.) Order 2016
This consultation seeks comments on the draft Reservoirs(Scotland)Amendment Regulations 2016 and the Reservoirs(Enforcement etc.)(Scotland)Order 2016. MoreOpened 28 September 2015 -
Supporter Involvement in Scottish Football Clubs
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill, was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 11 June 2014, and reached Stage 3 on 17 June 2015. When the bill was debated, the amendments relating to supporter involvement in football were unanimously passed, creating a Part 7 of the now ‘Act’ on this area. This provides a framework to develop legislation to enhance the rights of football supporters. Scottish Ministers recognise that there are different views on what... MoreOpened 26 September 2015 -
Consultation on Proposals to Strengthen the Presumption against Short Periods of Imprisonment
This consultation paper seeks your views on proposals to extend the current presumption against short sentences of three months or less, along with other proposals to reduce the use of short-term imprisonment. These proposals are one part of the Scottish Government's ongoing and wide-ranging work to reduce the use of short-term imprisonment in Scotland. This also includes: a continued emphasis on community alternatives to custody; developing a strengthened electronic monitoring service;... MoreOpened 25 September 2015 -
Consultation on the development of a Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland
This consultation seeks views on the development of a Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland. Digital technology has rich potential to support education in Scotland’s schools in a wide variety of ways, and it is vital to ensure that our children and young people are equipped with the essential digital skills they will need to flourish in the 21st century. A well-defined strategy will help to make sure that digital technology is embedded in learning and teaching across the... MoreOpened 24 September 2015 -
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS): a questionnaire on the definition of NPS, proposals to establish a forensic centre for excellence, and improving data collection and information sharing
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), also known as “legal highs”, have risen to prominence in recent years, and stakeholders across Scotland have raised concerns about the impact of these substances on individuals, services and local communities. Much is still unknown about the scale and associated harms of NPS use in Scotland, although there are indications that some NPS can cause a range of physical and psychological symptoms among users, from kidney failure to psychosis [1] . It has also... MoreOpened 23 September 2015 -
Review of Civil Partnership
During the Parliamentary passage of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, the Scottish Government said that we would carry out a review of civil partnership in Scotland. This consultation is part of that review and enables civic society across Scotland to contribute to the discussion.The three options are no change, so that civil partnership would remain available for same sex couples only; stopping new civil partnerships being registered at some date in the future; or... MoreOpened 22 September 2015 -
Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 - Consultation on Draft Regulations for: 1) the Transfer of Functions and Members of (A) the Private Rented Housing Panel and (B) the Homeowner Housing Panel, to the Scottish Tribunals, and; (2) the Composition of the Scottish Tribunals when hearing Housing and Property cases
Part One This consultation seeks your views on draft regulations to transfer the functions and members of the Private Rented Housing Panel (prhp), the Private Rented Housing Committee (prhc), the Homeowner Housing Panel (hohp) and the Homeowner Housing Committee (hohc) to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland. Part Two This consultation seeks your views on draft regulations that determine the composition of the First-tier Tribunal when hearing Private Rented Sector... MoreOpened 22 September 2015 -
The Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014: Consultation on 2 sets of Draft Regulations which make provision for:1) a time limit within which to seek permission to appeal a decision of the Scottish Tribunals and Rules of Procedure for the Upper Tribunal; and 2) Offences in the Scottish Tribunals
Part One This part seeks your views on draft regulations that prescribe a time limit within which permission to appeal a decision of the Scottish Tribunals must be sought. They also contain proposed rules of procedure for the Upper Tribunal for Scotland. Part Two This part seeks your views on draft regulations that create generic offences in relation to proceedings within the Scottish Tribunals created by the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 (the “2014 Act”). ... MoreOpened 22 September 2015 -
Proposals for the creation of an Offence of Wilful Neglect or Ill-treatment with regard to services for Children under the age of 18 - Further Engagement
This consultation outlines and invites views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for a new criminal offence of ill-treatment or wilful neglect with regard to services for children. It also seeks views on what services should be included. These proposals have been developed within the context of Scottish Ministers’ commitment to promoting and fulfilling the requirements of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). MoreOpened 16 September 2015 -
Consultation on air quality plans to meet EU limit values for nitrogen dioxide in Scotland
Consultation on updated UK and zonal air quality action plans outlining work being undertaken to ensure compliance with EU nitrogen dioxide limit values in the shortest possible time. MoreOpened 14 September 2015 -
The Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Remedial Order 2015
We would prefer to receive electronic responses. However, you may wish to provide a response by hard copy and this can be done by addressing your response to: Anna Bulik Policy Team Disclosure Scotland Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 1DZ We would be grateful if you would please clearly indicate in your response which parts of the 2015 Order you are responding to, as this will aid collation of the responses received. MoreOpened 10 September 2015 -
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... MoreOpened 8 September 2015 -
Consultation on Possible Designation of a Seal Haul-Out Site
The Scottish Government received a proposal that a seal haul-out site located at the mouth of the River Ythan should be considered for designation to protect seals using this site from harassment. This is a relatively new site for grey seals situated in the East Coast of Scotland Management Area. This site was identified as important too late in the original seal haul-out designation process to be included in 2014. In response Marine Scotland requested SMRU on behalf of... MoreOpened 7 September 2015 -
Consultation on complaints concerning functions relating to the named person and child's plan
Executive Summary The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (CYPA) was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 19 February 2014, and received Royal Assent on 27 March 2014. The legislation is a key part of the Scottish Government's strategy for making Scotland the best place to grow up. By facilitating a shift in public services towards early intervention whenever a family, child or young person needs help, the legislation encourages preventative measures, rather than crises... MoreOpened 4 September 2015 -
Scotland's first National Marine Plan - how did we do?
Scotland’s National Marine Plan was published in 2015, following a commitment to create a single planning framework to manage both Scottish inshore waters (out to12 nautical miles) and offshore waters (12 to 200 nautical miles). It also applies to the exercise of both reserved and devolved functions. The Plan was developed over a period of five years in three main phases Part One: The ‘Pre-consultation phase’ ... MoreOpened 31 August 2015 -
Consultation on the setting of Decapitalisation Rates
This consultation paper addresses prescription of the decapitalisation rate to be used when subjects are valued using the contractor’s basis . MoreOpened 31 August 2015 -
A consultation on working together for people who go missing in Scotland
A consultation on working together for people who go missing in Scotland What is the purpose of this Strategy? Our aim is to reduce the harm related to people going missing. This Strategy provides a framework for how organisations can reduce that harm by working together, and seeks to raise the profile of the issues connected with people going missing. It doesn’t propose to create new systems alongside those that already exist, but to ensure that the prevention and handling of... MoreOpened 27 August 2015 -
Consultation on a draft statutory code of practice and training requirements for letting agents in Scotland
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 introduces a framework for the regulation of letting agents in Scotland. This includes: a mandatory register of letting agents with an associated ‘fit and proper’ person test; a training requirement that must be met to be admitted to the register; a statutory code of practice all letting agents must follow; a way for tenants and landlords to resolve complaints against letting agents for breaches of... MoreOpened 24 August 2015 -
Making Things Last: Consultation on creating a more circular economy in Scotland
This consultation explores the priorities for building a more circular economy – where products and materials are kept in high value use for as long as possible. It builds on Scotland’s progress in the zero waste and resource efficiency agendas, with a new focus on a much broader set of business and industry opportunities. This matters because of the significant potential benefits: to the economy – improving productivity, opening up new markets and improving resilience;... MoreOpened 20 August 2015 -
Consultation on Allotments Compensation: Secondary Legislation under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015
“Consultation on Allotments Compensation: Secondary Legislation under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 A consultation seeking views on what procedures should be put in place for determining compensation payable to tenants and landlords of allotment sites for disturbance, loss of crops and deterioration. The consultation will help define the future regulations in this area.” MoreOpened 20 August 2015 -
Consultation on a change of policy for the disposal of animal by-products in parts of Scotland currently designated as remote areas as defined under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013
The European Commission received a complaint against the UK alleging breaches of Union legislation regarding the collection and disposal of animal by-products (ABP) from aquaculture establishments in Scotland. Following discussions with the European Commission, they have confirmed that the Scottish Government is not implementing the derogation for remote areas correctly. To comply with European legislation, the Scottish Government is in the process of changing the policy that allows ABPs... MoreOpened 19 August 2015 -
Fees for Seed Testing, Seed Certification and Associated Seed Functions
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views from individuals and companies including seed merchants, seed processors, seed packers, licensed crop inspectors licensed seed samplers, Licensed Seed Testing Stations, farmers and interested members of the public on the proposal to: • Amend fees for Seed Certification & Associated Seed Functions to allow full cost recovery Any amendment in fees would become effective from 1 July 2016 MoreOpened 14 August 2015 -
Consultation on Mobile Traders Food Hygiene National Standards
Consultation on Mobile Traders Food Hygiene National Standards. Following complaints from business about inconsistency, provisions within the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 made amendments to require the certificate to be from the food authority where the business is registered. Nationals standards for mobile trader food hygiene have been developed to support this and provide consistency and transparency, efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation and enforcement of regulations.... MoreOpened 27 July 2015 -
The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Regulations 2012
This paper follows a review of the extant regulations and seeks respondents’ views on a number of questions. We want to ensure that the governing regulations offer the right framework to support the expectations associated with the standards and framework. Experience from the operation of the Safeguarders Panel since June 2013 - and the outputs from the more recent development work - now mean we can be clearer about what will be expected from safeguarders, and in turn what they can expect... MoreOpened 21 July 2015 -
Consultation on Draft Regulations that Prescribe Eligibility Criteria for Appointment to the Scottish Tribunals
The Scottish Tribunals The Tribunals Act creates a new, simplified structure for tribunals dealing with devolved matters in Scotland. It establishes two new tribunals: the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (will generally hear first instance cases) and the Upper Tribunal for Scotland (primarily for appeals), known collectively as the Scottish Tribunals. In due course all of the devolved tribunal jurisdictions will transferin to the Scottish Tribunals. In the first phase,... MoreOpened 17 July 2015 -
A consultation on land and buildings transaction tax rules for property authorised investment funds
Purpose The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from the investment management industry and other interested stakeholders on the potential introduction of an exemption from Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) for the transfer of properties from Authorised Unit Trusts (AUTs) to Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) in Scotland in certain specified circumstances. As a result of the consultation, we hope to understand the impact that this proposed change in tax... MoreOpened 17 July 2015
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