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We have now decided that when the Scottish Executive establishes a new unit or agency, or where an existing unit is merged or otherwise reorganised, there should be a presumption against location in Edinburgh.
It concluded that the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities should provide a new voluntary code of practice and that Audit Scotland should clarify its stance.
As the process would be new, that would slow proceedings. Whether the proposal would save time for the three bills involved is also a point for debate.
The proposed provision relates to proposals in England and Wales for a prosecution right of appeal against judicial rulings that terminate a case early and for the ability to bring fresh prosecutions in serious cases, where there is new evidence that might cast doubt on an acquittal.
The structures exist to deal with certain aspects, but there are wider issues. For example, new information technology could be deployed to enable people to work from home who cannot work in mainstream employment.