Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill

Closes 14 Nov 2025

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Part 1 of the Bill: Non-surgical procedures

1. In your view, what impact will the Bill have on:

a. People wishing to access non-surgical procedures detailed in Schedule 1?
b. The level of risk to people who wish to access these procedures?
c. Local businesses and individual practitioners?
d. Organisations and staff who currently operate within a premises that meets the definition of permitted premises?
2. What are your views on inspection, offences and enforcement powers set out in the Bill? For example, do you think they are fair and appropriate?

What are the provisions in the Bill?

The Bill makes it an offence for people to provide a non-surgical procedure to a person under 18, and to provide a non-surgical procedure outwith permitted premises.
 
The Bill grants Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) new powers to enforce the provisions of the Bill, including powers of entry, search and seizure. The Bill also creates an offence of obstructing an authorised person while undertaking enforcement duties.
 
A person convicted of an offence under the Bill is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (currently £5,000). This scale is set out in section 225 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.

3. Do you have any further comments about Part 1 of the Bill?