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In its written submission, Committed to Ending Abuse (CEA Ltd) supported the principle of embedding assessment for behaviour change programmes but expressed concern about the effectiveness of existing provision.
In the report on the draft code, the committee expressed concern about whether the addition of experience to the criteria for appointment risked discouraging people with relevant skills.
I am very keen that the concerns that they express—I accept entirely that they do express them; as I said in answer to Margaret Smith, I am very clear about that.
That is about finding a way for somebody who is so traumatised that they cannot talk about their experiences to express how they feel and what is going on inside them.
There was an even mix of support for the idea, and ambivalence, and only one strong expression of opposition.
We explored with political parties in the Scottish Parliament their views on a move to elected conveners.
Trans including non-binary colleagues have a right to comply with any dress codes in a way that reflects their gender identity, fluidity, and gender expression.
Access to the appropriate changing and toilet facilities is essential.
Function over form
Some witnesses told the Committee that the focus should be more on what a power may do, rather than the fact the power is expressed in a way which allows primary legislation to be amended by secondary legislation.