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In addition, the Committee received 35 submissions from a range of organisations expressing views on the amendment.
The following sections discuss some of the issues raised in written evidence.
Committee reports
Date published:
28 December 2019
Whilst the Explanatory Notes highlight that this list is indicative and not intended to be exhaustive, a number of respondents expressed concerns that the definition was outdated.
While the UK Agriculture Bill has now fallen with the prorogation of the UK Parliament on 8 October 2019, it will be up to a new UK Government to decide the future of this legislation.
The Scottish Government express concern in the Policy Memorandum that without these powers, if changes are made to legislation covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, ...
Survey responses also highlighted differences between rural and urban services and concerns around centralisation of specialist services increasing barriers to access.
Comments from those surveyed expressed frustration about failings to share information although there was a split about who owned the data and the giving of consent to share.
Furthermore, young people seemed to have participated to a greater extent in transition planning, by attending meetings and getting more opportunities to express their views and wishes. The number of formal meetings was lower in the post-implementation period than before, but more informal interactions between professionals and young people and their parent...
Committee reports
Date published:
27 February 2019
Public awareness campaign
The Committee questioned the Minister on the public information campaign which would accompany the coming into force of the regulations in October 2019. Concern was expressed regarding persons failing to take certain medication prescribed either for fear of "falling foul" of the new regulations, or as a result of embarrassment/s...
The guiding principles
In considering whether to grant any court order under section 11 of the 1995 Act, the court will have regard to three principles, namely:
welfare: the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration;
the child's views: the child shall be given an opportunity to express his or her views and the court shall "have regard to" those v...
There are a number of other conditions regarding placement on a building, duration and height of display also set out in the Regulations if an advert is to qualify for deemed consent.
Express consent: Adverts that do not fall within the above classes, which require the explicit grant of consent from the Planning Authority before they can be displayed.
Committee reports
Date published:
22 September 2017
In evidence to the Committee, the Cabinet Secretary expressed a viewiEnvironment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, Official Report, 27 June 2017, Col 14 that any non-enforcement of the legislation by local authorities could be solved by Ministers appointing inspectors.
Committee reports
Date published:
22 September 2017
Conclusions
The Committee recognises the concerns of various stakeholders over the definition of wild animal with reference to domestication. This concern was expressed by both parties in support of the Bill and those cautious about the Bill.