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Chamber and committees

Subordinate Legislation Committee, 05 Dec 2000

Meeting date: Tuesday, December 5, 2000


Contents


Control of Pollution (Registers and Consents for Discharges) (Secretary of State Functions) Amendment Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000/432)

Various points arise on the regulations, including compatibility with the European convention on human rights.

The title in the heading does not correspond with the title in the text of the regulations.

The Convener:

Yes, we have noticed typical typographical issues, such as a footnote that refers to "Order" rather than "Regulations". Most important, we should seek clarification regarding article 6 of the ECHR, because the regulations may get into the same difficulties as did those regarding temporary sheriffs. If the Government appoints a board, but also is the body that deals with appeals, there may be difficulties. We will seek the Executive's views on ECHR compatibility.