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The process of economic transformation is creating opportunities for new skilled jobs, innovation, and investment, but it also creates risks for workers and communities reliant on emissions-heavy industries and sectors.
To strengthen the UK’s broader response to economic crime, in particular, by giving law enforcement new powers (by amending the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) to seize cryptoassets (digital assets that use public ledgers over the internet to prove ownership) used or obtained through unlawful conduct.
The UK Government responded to this recommendation by tabling amendments to the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill to introduce a new role of Patient Safety Commissioner.
Scottish Economic and Fiscal Outlook
The Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) set out its new forecasts for the Scottish Economy4 alongside the Scottish Budget1 on 15 December 2022.
How prepared Scotland is for a just transition in some of our most carbon-intensive industries will be the focus of a new inquiry by MSPs. .
Inquiry launched into the transition to net zero in Grangemouth.
Committee reports
Date published:
22 December 2022
Stakeholders said that more detail was needed from the UK Government in relation to what international obligations the Bill will apply to and how they will be delivered in the new EOR system. In addition, Scottish Environment LINK called for the scope of international obligations to go beyond environmental assessment and consents to incorporate a broader se...
Committee reports
Date published:
21 December 2022
However, through the delivery plan, we will be in a position to demonstrate how existing and new funding streams, as they emerge, align with the ambitions in NPF4.
However, the Cabinet Secretary had noted concerns about the possibility of sex offenders taking advantage of the new process for gender recognition. It was announced that the Scottish Government would introduce regulations to amend the sex offender notification requirements so that those who are on the register are required to notify the police with details...
Committee reports
Date published:
21 November 2022
Cross-border procurement
The LCM states that in relation to cross-border procurement, two issues arise—
The Bill will create new procurement rules in the rest of the UK.
The purpose of the Bill was to make permanent some of the time-limited powers that were contained in the previous legislation and to extend others for a further period. The Bill also introduces new measures that were not contained in the emergency legislation, which the Scottish Government considers are complementary to the overall purpose of the Bill.