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Petition PE1758: End greyhound racing in Scotland
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is considering a petition which asks for a ban on greyhound racing in Scotland and wants to hear your views. What is the petition asking for? Petition PE1758: End greyhound racing in Scotland, submitted by Gill Docherty on behalf of Scotland Against Greyhound Exploitation, calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to put an end to greyhound racing in Scotland. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC)... MoreOpened 17 March 2023 -
Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform programme
The Finance and Public Administration Committee is looking at the Scottish Government’s public service reform programme, including its plans to keep pay bill costs at 2022-23 levels. This consultation closed on 1 May 2023. Read responses from public service organisations Read responses from non-public service organisations and individuals Thank you to the respondents for sharing their views with the Committee. Consultation details We wanted to hear from... MoreOpened 6 March 2023 -
Culture in communities - your views
Scotland is a culturally rich nation, and it’s important that cultural activities are taking place and enjoyed in local communities right across Scotland. The Scottish Government’s Culture Strategy recognises the importance of taking a ‘place-based’ approach to culture. This means giving people a greater say in shaping the cultural life of their local communities. This could be through community choirs, book clubs and theatre groups, live music, or festivals and galas. The... MoreOpened 17 February 2023 -
Culture in communities - your views - BSL
Scotland is a culturally rich nation, and it’s important that cultural activities are taking place and enjoyed in local communities right across Scotland. The Scottish Government’s Culture Strategy recognises the importance of taking a ‘place-based’ approach to culture. This means giving people a greater say in shaping the cultural life of their local communities. This could be through community choirs, book clubs and theatre groups, live music, or festivals and galas.... MoreOpened 17 February 2023 -
Experiences of the Complex Mesh Surgical Service
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is looking into people’s experiences of the Complex Mesh Surgical Service. The Complex Mesh Surgical Service , hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, is the nationally designated centre in Scotland for women with transvaginal mesh complications (this survey does not apply where mesh has been used in other parts of the body, for example, hernia repair). As part of the Committee’s scrutiny of the Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost... MoreOpened 10 February 2023 -
Addressing child poverty through parental employment
The Social Justice and Social Security Committee is currently undertaking an inquiry into addressing child poverty through parental employment . Inquiry to date We have so far received written submissions from Local Employment Partnerships through a focused call for views. We have also attended focus groups and visits in Glasgow, North Ayrshire and Uist to hear about people’s experiences and get a strategic overview of local issues and opportunities. The submissions and notes... MoreOpened 8 February 2023 -
Your views on the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill makes changes to the law in relation to the care of children and the involvement of children in the criminal justice system. The changes relate to the children’s hearings system and several parts of the criminal justice system. This includes courts that hear cases relating to children and the places where children can be detained. Find out more about the Bill The Education, Children and Young People Committee asked for views on the Bill and how it will affect... MoreOpened 3 February 2023 -
Children (Care and Justice) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Bill has four main parts. The first part changes the definition of “child” in the children’s hearings system from someone under 16 to someone under 18. This part makes some other changes which include offering more guidance for children who turn 18. The second part makes changes to criminal procedure in relation to children, including the kind of accommodation and safeguarding that is used. This includes stopping children under 18 from going to a young... MoreOpened 25 January 2023 -
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Bill aims to change the law in relation to two areas: trusts: how they are administered and managed succession: who has the right to inherit and in what order The Bill aims to modernise the law. Trusts have been in use since at least the early 17th century in Scotland. The main existing legislation on trusts is the Trusts (Scotland) Act 1921. The 1921 Act has been significantly amended making it complicated and difficult to understand. There... MoreOpened 16 January 2023 -
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM) - Call for Views
The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment (RAINE) Committee is looking at the Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM) on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, currently being considered in the UK Parliament, and wants to hear from you. The part of the Bill which relates to Scotland is clause 42. Clause 42 would allow the UK Government Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs to make “supplementary, incidental or consequential... MoreOpened 16 January 2023 -
Long COVID inquiry - your views
This inquiry will focus on diagnosis, treatment and current support available to those with long COVID. According to the latest ONS figures, currently it is estimated that 2.1 million are experiencing self-reported long COVID in the UK (3.3% of the population). In Scotland it is estimated that 187,000 people have self-reported long COVID (3.5% of the population). We are interested in hearing your views on three main themes: awareness and recognition therapy and... MoreOpened 12 January 2023 -
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill - Consultation
Share your views on the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill with the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. The Scottish Government introduced the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill on 22 November 2022. The Bill aims to change the law relating to: trusts, how they are administered and managed (Part 1 of the Bill) succession, which says who has the right to inherit when someone dies, and in what order (Part 2 of the Bill) A trust is a legal device which... MoreOpened 6 January 2023 -
Disabled employment gap inquiry
Identifying barriers to accessing employment is a key part of the Economy and Fair Work Committee’s remit Statistics show that the disabled people in Scotland have a lower employment rate than non-disabled people. The Committee would like to understand what more can be done to ensure disabled people can access employment. Committee inquiry The Committee has agreed to hold an inquiry that will look at how we can identify and address barriers that limit the ability of... MoreOpened 20 December 2022 -
Disabled employment gap inquiry - BSL
Identifying barriers to accessing employment is a key part of the Economy and Fair Work Committee’s remit Statistics show that the disabled people in Scotland have a lower employment rate than non-disabled people. The Committee would like to understand what more can be done to ensure disabled people can access employment. Committee inquiry The Committee has agreed to hold an inquiry that will look at how we can identify and address barriers that limit the ability... MoreOpened 20 December 2022 -
Net zero for the Grangemouth area
Scotland’s economy and the skills and industries that drive economic growth both now and in the future are a key part of the Committee’s remit. There is currently a target of 2045 for Scotland to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero. Industry is the second highest carbon emitting sector in Scotland after transport and the Scottish Government aims to reduce emissions by around a third by 2030. Committee inquiry The Committee has agreed to hold an inquiry into a Just... MoreOpened 20 December 2022 -
Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill Scottish charities are regulated by an independent body. This body is called the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). OSCR was established under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act). The 2005 Act sets out the powers that OSCR has to regulate charities. This includes publishing and maintaining the Scottish Charity Register. This Bill makes changes to the 2005 Act. It would: give OSCR wider powers to investigate... MoreOpened 19 December 2022 -
Public Participation at the Scottish Parliament - Citizens' Panel Recommendations
Citizens' Panel on Participation - Tell us what recommendations we should prioritise The Citizens’ Panel on Participation has published their report and they have made 17 recommendations to the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee on improving how the Scottish Parliament’s work involves, reflects, and meets the needs of the full range of communities it represents, focusing on improving engagement for those currently under-represented. ... MoreOpened 16 December 2022 -
Shark Fins Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM) - Call for Views
Background The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment (RAINE) Committee is undertaking scrutiny of the Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM) on the Shark Fins Bill, currently being considered in the UK Parliament, and is seeking your views. The Bill aims to prohibit the import and export of detached shark fins, except where it is for purposes related to shark conservation. It also aims to amend retained EU law on the removal of shark fins on board vessels. ... MoreOpened 16 December 2022 -
Your views on the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill
The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill aims to update the law around charities. Charities in Scotland are regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). OSCR was established under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act). The 2005 Act sets out the powers that OSCR has to regulate charities and maintain a register of charities in Scotland. If passed, the Bill would update the Act. It would: give OSCR... MoreOpened 8 December 2022 -
Inquiry into Public Administration - Effective Scottish Government decision-making
Public Administration is a key part of the Committee’s remit and is best described as how the functions and systems of the Scottish Government work. The First Minister explained that: For a sensible Government… transparency, good record-keeping and the ability to demonstrate the basis on which decisions are taken are as much in the interests of the Government as they are in the interests of those who are holding the Government to account. The Committee’s inquiry... MoreOpened 6 December 2022 -
Community Planning inquiry
Community Planning aims to improve how organisations such as local government, health boards, and the police work together with other partners to improve local outcomes in an area. Community Planning Partnerships (‘CPPs’) exist in every local authority to identify priorities and to share resources to deliver services for people. Part 2 of the Community Empowerment Act (2015) changed how community planning is delivered by CPPs. They have to develop Local Outcomes Improvement Plans... MoreOpened 7 November 2022 -
Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill - Additional Call for Views
We are seeking your views on one aspect of the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill. In evidence at Stage 1, the Scottish Government was clear that rough shooting, when using more than two dogs to hunt a wild mammal, would be considered an offence under the Bill. In her written response to the Committee’s Stage 1 report, however , the Minister for Environment and Land Reform clarified that “the two-dog limit does not necessarily mean... MoreOpened 2 November 2022 -
Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill: Financial Memorandum consultation
About the Bill The Bill establishes a new office of Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland. The Patient Safety Commissioner will: support system-wide improvement in the safety of health care promote the importance of the views of patients and members of the public in relation to the safety of health care The Commissioner will have various functions, including the power to investigate health care safety issues. During an investigation, the Commissioner can... MoreOpened 28 October 2022 -
Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill
Background The Scottish Government introduced the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill in the Scottish Parliament on 6 October 2022. The Bill seeks to establish a new Parliamentary Commissioner, the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland, independent of the NHS and government. The Commissioner will: promote and improve patient safety by amplifying the patient voice within the patient safety system; develop a system-wide view of the healthcare system in... MoreOpened 26 October 2022 -
How is Devolution Changing post-EU?
The CEEAC Committee concluded in our recent report on The Impact of Brexit on Devolution that there are fundamental concerns which need to be addressed in relation to how devolution works outside the EU. On the back of its report, the Committee is looking to facilitate a public debate about how devolution is changing following the UK’s departure from the EU, and importantly how it should evolve post EU exit, to meet the challenges and opportunities of the new constitutional landscape ... MoreOpened 6 October 2022 -
Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity in Scotland. This inquiry is partly informed by the Committee’s previous inquiry into the health and wellbeing of children and young people , which found that the participation of girls in sport and physical activity significantly declines as they reach adolescence. The purpose of the inquiry is to learn about any challenges faced by female... MoreOpened 30 September 2022 -
Criminal Justice Pre-Budget scrutiny: 2023-2024
On 31 May 2022 the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy Kate Forbes MSP published the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review Framework . This set out the Scottish Government’s scenario for budget spending of £180 billion over the four remaining financial years of the current Scottish Parliamentary session (Financial year 2023/24 to Financial year 2026/27). In the Framework, the Scottish Government set out a scenario for the allocation of... MoreOpened 21 September 2022 -
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill - survey
What are your views on the support that is currently available for disabled children and young people as they grow into adulthood? We are the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children and Young People Committee. We are looking at proposals that would see more structured support introduced for disabled children and young people in their transition to adulthood. The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill would introduce three key changes to the... MoreOpened 1 September 2022 -
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill – detailed call for views
We want your views on a Bill about support for disabled children and young people. This call for views is part of a wider programme of engagement. If you would like to be involved, please contact us via ecyp.committee@parliament.scot . We recognise the time and effort it takes to respond to a call for views. We will consider responses to the call for views on this Bill in 2020-2021 . If you responded then, you do not need to resubmit your answers, unless you would like to revise... MoreOpened 1 September 2022 -
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill – British Sign Language (BSL) Consultation
A Bill is a draft law. There are 3 stages to making a law in Scotland. The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill is at stage 1. The Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee is looking at this Bill. The committee’s job at stage 1 is to find out what people think about the Bill. This includes what is good about the Bill and what could work better. The committee wants to know what you think about the... MoreOpened 1 September 2022
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