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)...More
The Scottish Ministers are seeking comments on proposals to transpose Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom (“the new Directive”) which sets out requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. The...More
The digital age is transforming Scotland
The growth of the internet and online technologies offers speed, agility, efficiency and access that has transformed the way we do business, the way we spend our leisure time, the way our public services run and the way our national...More
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (‘the Act’)
The Act provides a statutory right of access to information held by Scottish public authorities. These range from the Scottish Parliament and Government, to local authorities, NHS boards, higher and further education bodies,...More
A working group consisting of Marine Scotland, Orkney Islands Council and Highland Council have developed this pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan. The Plan sets out an integrated planning policy framework to guide marine development, activities and...More
In August 2014, the Scottish Government published a consultation on technical issues relating to succession law. That paper set out that it would be followed by a further consultation on more fundamental changes to succession law to inform their policy development. This paper fulfils that...More
On 28 May 2015, Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning addressed the Parliament on the National Inquiry into Historical Child Abuse1 . This was the culmination of a lengthy process of collaborative working between the Scottish Government, the Scottish Human...More
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...More
The Report on Prescription and Title to Moveable Property was published by the Scottish Law Commission (the Commission) following a Discussion Paper of the same title.
The Report on Prescription and Title to Moveable Property (Scot Law Com, No. 228, 2012) was published by the...More
This is the first Scottish Strategy focused on pregnancy and parenthood amongst
young people. It aims to increase the choices and opportunities available to young
people which will support their wellbeing and prosperity across the life course. The
Strategy addresses the fundamental causes...More
In Scotland, a range of employability programmes and initiatives help tackle
unemployment and support people into work. The Scottish Government, its agencies
and a range of private, third and public sector partners help people find work,
develop skills to prepare them for work and...More
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...More
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...More
“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,...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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.
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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
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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...More
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...More
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...More
The Programme for Government 2015-2016 announced our intention to review the planning system. The Review aims to achieve a quicker, more accessible and efficient planning process in order to build investor and community confidence in the system.
The review will be undertaken by an independent...More
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...More
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...More
This consultation seeks comments on the draft Reservoirs(Scotland)Amendment Regulations 2016 and the Reservoirs(Enforcement etc.)(Scotland)Order 2016.
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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...More