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Retrieved from https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/327/public-administration-and-constitutional-affairs-committee/news/207539/seventh-meeting-of-the-interparliamentary-forum/
The Committee’s view is that after more than a quarter century of devolution there remains significant concern around levels of understanding of the powers and role and of the ...
Committee reports
Date published:
18 February 2026
It states that its intention is to make clear that actions or conduct that took place prior to the commencement of the provisions will not fall within the scope of the new offence, noting that offences under the 2021 Act can consist of a single act or a course of conduct.
Scotland voiced concerns, suggesting that "the ability for single panel members to be able to make or extend an ICSO may affect a child's right to a fair trial under Article 6 ECHR and Article 40 UNCRC," noting that ICSOs can have serious consequences on a young person's life, and that whilst they may only last for a set period of days, an ICSO can make provisions that may require a child to move to a new...
Retrieved from https://argyllandbute.custhelp.com/app/LAP_Forms/LAP_PWS_Request [accessed 10 March 2025]
Through The Private Water Supplies (Grants) (Scotland) Regulations 2006, private water supply owners can apply for a grant of up to £800 per property for improvements such as installing treatment systems, replacing lead pipes or installation of new water...
The DPLR Committee drew the attention of the Committee to the Regulations on the general reporting ground that on the basis that the “wording of new subsection (2A), to be inserted by regulation 5(c) of the draft instrument into section 82 of the Scotland Act 1998, could be more consistent with the provision in sections 81 and 82 of the Act.”
Details of guests who are invited to attend major events at the Scottish Parliament, such as the Opening Ceremony of a new session, are held in order to facilitate the event planning process.
Committee reports
Date published:
17 September 2025
Across Scotland people's capacity to exercise their legal rights is being severely compromised and as such so too is their capacity to realise their human rights. This is not a new problem and the Scottish Government must take urgent action to address this situation.
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In summary:
there was continued support for the principle of UNCRC incorporation
public authorities expressed concern about how they will navigate the new legislative landscape, the gaps created in the enforceability of children's rights, and practical implementation issues
children's rights and human rights orga...
Committee reports
Date published:
9 September 2025
However, it would welcome clarification from the Scottish Government as to how it plans to ensure managing agents receive appropriate guidance under the new arrangements set out in this Bill.