- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the provisions of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights within the meaning of section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and, if not, what plans it has to amend the 1997 Act.
Answer
We are systematically reviewing all of our activities to identify issues where there is a risk of ECHR challenge. If we believe it is necessary to amend existing legislation in order to comply with the Convention, then we will bring forward proposals for that purpose at the appropriate time.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the provisions of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (as amended) are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights within the meaning of section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and, if not, what plans it has to amend the 1976 Act.
Answer
We are systematically reviewing all of our activities to identify issues where there is a risk of ECHR challenge. If we believe it is necessary to amend existing legislation in order to comply with the Convention, then we will bring forward proposals for that purpose at the appropriate time.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the provisions of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), relating to the licensing and regulation of taxis and private hire cars are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights within the meaning of section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and, if not, what plans it has to amend the 1982 Act.
Answer
We are systematically reviewing all of our activities to identify issues where there is a risk of ECHR challenge. If we believe it is necessary to amend existing legislation in order to comply with the Convention, then we will bring forward proposals for that purpose at the appropriate time.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the provisions of section 41 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) relating to the granting of public entertainment licences are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights within the meaning of section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and, if not, what plans it has to amend the 1982 Act.
Answer
We are systematically reviewing all of our activities to identify issues where there is a risk of ECHR challenge. If we believe it is necessary to amend existing legislation in order to comply with the Convention, then we will bring forward proposals for that purpose at the appropriate time.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to carry out a review as to whether the legislation currently in force relating to the education of children is compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights within the meaning of section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and, if so, whether it will publicise the findings of any such review.
Answer
We are systematically reviewing all of our activities to identify issues where there is a risk of ECHR challenge. If we believe it is necessary to amend existing legislation in order to comply with the Convention, then we will bring forward proposals for that purpose at the appropriate time.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the provisions of Part VIII of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), relating to the repair and maintenance of buildings, powers of entry to buildings, the execution of works on buildings and the recovery of expense incurred executing works on buildings are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights within the meaning of section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and, if not, what plans it has to amend the 1982 Act.
Answer
We are systematically reviewing all of our activities to identify issues where there is a risk of ECHR challenge. If we believe it is necessary to amend existing legislation in order to comply with the Convention, then we will bring forward proposals for that purpose at the appropriate time.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 17 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Sarah Boyack on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied that Midlothian Council met all statutory requirements in relation to public consultation on its proposals to construct the new A701 through the Edinburgh green belt.
Answer
The responsibility for meeting all the statutory requirements in relation to public consultations on these proposals rests with Midlothian Council.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the powers currently exercised by police officers to search persons and property and to detain and arrest persons are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights within the meaning of section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and, if not, what plans it has to amend the law covering such powers.
Answer
We are systematically reviewing all of our activities to identify issues where there is a risk of ECHR challenge. If we believe it is necessary to amend existing legislation in order to comply with the Convention, then we will bring forward proposals for that purpose at the appropriate time.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 17 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Sarah Boyack on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether all documents submitted by Midlothian Council in its application to the Executive for permission to construct the A701 through the Edinburgh greenbelt are made available to the public and, if so, where, and whether it will outline the reasons for any restrictions in access.
Answer
Relevant documents in relation to the Notice of Intention to Develop for the construction of the A701 are available at the public libraries in Roslin, Penicuik and Loanhead and at the Council offices at Fairfield House, Dalkeith. There is no restriction on access to these documents.
- Asked by: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 17 February 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Sarah Boyack on 2 March 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the outline business case for the A701 and details of the cost/benefit analysis of the multi-modal corridor will be made available in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.
Answer
It is for Midlothian Council to decide which documents are made available to the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.
