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SI Protocol 2 only applies to powers in areas formerly within EU competence (this is because the Protocol was designed on the understanding that new powers for UK Ministers in devolved areas were being conferred in the EU Exit context, and would therefore be limited to policy areas formerly within EU competence).
The Committee may be aware that the Scottish Government set up a working group to develop new, human rights-based, non-statutory guidance to minimise the use of restraint in schools.
Following provision of the additional information requested at the previous meeting, the SPCB had approved the recruitment terms for new members of the Scottish Human Rights Commission. 3.
The recommendations include actions to improve equalities data in general practice, str engthening the focus of inequalities through the GP contract and a new Enhanced Service for the first time focussed on activating practices’ full potential to proactively support vulnerable people at risk of poor health outcomes.
The best way to support young people experiencing gender distress has not yet been determined, and the influx of a new patient group, namely teenage girls, has not been adequately explored.
The Minister confirmed that the Scottish Government was still "considering the option of licensing" for the Thornton track but did not provide a timeline for making a decision, stating he planned to visit the track to see what is happening there.