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  • Proposed Amendment to the Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010

    This consultation is shorter than the customary 12-week period given a need to clarify the legislative position within a time frame that fits with the operation of the Beef Efficiency Scheme. The technical and narrow nature of the question being asked and the specific range of interested parties also allow for a shorter consultation period. Download a copy of the consultation paper More
    Opened 26 July 2016

  • A consultation for implementation of certain sections of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) 2015 and associated regulations (Part 2)

    The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 makes amendments to the operation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and to the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 in relation to the treatment of mentally disordered offenders. It also creates a new victim information and representation scheme for victims of some mentally disordered offenders. The objective of this consultation is to consult on proposals in relation to implementing certain provisions of the 2015... More
    Opened 25 July 2016

  • Court Fees

    The consultation sets out proposals for fees in the Court of Session, the High Court of the Justiciary, the Sheriff Appeal Court, the sheriff court, the Sheriff Personal Injury Court, and the justice of the peace court. Court fees are a major source of income for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and it has become necessary to increase fees in order to achieve full cost recovery. It seeks views on two options each of which is aimed at providing full cost recovery. In addition, a... More
    Opened 20 July 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
    Opened 15 July 2016

  • Consultation on the Scottish Government Response to the introduction of the UK Apprenticeship Levy

    This consultation asks for views on options for the use of its share of UK Apprenticeship Levy funding being transferred to the Scottish Government. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper. More
    Opened 13 July 2016

  • Barclay Review of Business Rates

    The Barclay review group has been set up make recommendations that seek to enhance and reform the business rates system in Scotland better support business growth and long term investment and reflect changing marketplaces. The Group will report to Ministers in August 2017. You are invited contribute to our conversation so we can design a solution together on how the system can be reformed, whilst still maintaining the overall level of funding to provide the services upon which businesses... More
    Opened 13 July 2016

  • Consultation on the Road Works (Qualifications of Operatives and Supervisors)(Scotland) Regulations 2016

    Scottish Ministers propose to introduce The Road Works (Qualifications of Operatives and Supervisors) (Scotland) Regulations 2016, the aim of which is to revise the qualification structure and to require qualified road operatives and supervisors who wish to re-register their qualifications to do so on the basis of having their competency successfully reassessed. More
    Opened 8 July 2016

  • Review of Renal 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, Renal 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
    Opened 4 July 2016

  • A Consultation on proposals to establish the interim body to manage The Crown Estate assets in Scotland post-devolution

    The Scottish Government is supportive of the Smith Commission's recommendations to devolve powers in relation to the management and revenues of Crown Estate assets in Scotland, which are in line with policy objectives to ensure that communities enjoy greater benefits from The Crown Estate. Scottish Ministers propose to set up a new interim public body using powers provided in the Scotland Act 2016 to lay a statutory instrument at the Scottish Parliament which would be completed through... More
    Opened 30 June 2016

  • Modernising the Water Industry's use of rateable value to charge non-households for water and sewerage services

    Thriving businesses underpin Scotland’s economic growth and future prosperity. Our approach to charging for water services has an important part to play in this. In Ministers' Statement on the Principles of Charging for Water Services it was confirmed that surface water and roads drainage charges should continue to be calculated by reference to rateable values. Ministers also noted that there is a requirement to improve the consistency and transparency of the way in which surface water... More
    Opened 30 June 2016

  • The Integration of the British Transport Police in Scotland into Police Scotland

    This consultation paper sets out proposed arrangements to integrate the British Transport Police in Scotland into Police Scotland. It invites views on how we can ensure a smooth transition towards integration; ensure railway policing in Scotland is subject to appropriate oversight by the Scottish Parliament; and maintain the specialist skills, knowledge and experience of our railway police officers. What happens next: Following the closing date, all responses will be analysed... More
    Opened 29 June 2016

  • Draft Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland

    The Strategic Police Priorities (SPP's) are set under the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. The SPP's provide the top level framework for what is expected of our police service. This consultation proposes a revised set of priorities. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper. More
    Opened 22 June 2016

  • Review of the Scottish Social Housing Charter - A Consultation

    This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Social Housing Charter. The Charter was introduced by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010. The Charter sets the outcomes and standards that all social landlords should be achieving for their tenants and other customers through their housing activities.The Act requires Ministers to review the Charter standards and outcomes from time to time. The current Charter remains in force until 31st March 2017. More
    Opened 1 June 2016

  • A consultation on an application to register the name "Forfar Bridie" as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) under the EU Protected Food Name (PFN) Scheme

    This is a consultation on an application for Forfar Bridie 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. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper. More
    Opened 26 May 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
    Opened 19 May 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
    Opened 13 May 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
    Opened 6 May 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
    Opened 6 May 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
    Opened 31 March 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
    Opened 23 March 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
    Opened 22 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 21 March 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
    Opened 18 March 2016
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