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Conclusion: The Committee acknowledges that some of the evidence we heard expressed appreciation that the Bill would provide greater certainty on dates on which fireworks can be used legally.
However, Jamie MacNeil, representing South Lanarkshire Council, expressed concerns regarding the potential for someone to agree to electronic communication of bankruptcy documents then, as a result of ongoing debt problems, subsequently no longer have access to electronic communication. iCOVID-19 Recovery Committee.
This should include a clear quantification of the benefits of such an extension, as well as details of how the Scottish Government has worked to address the concerns expressed by some in the justice sector.
The Convener wrote to both the Scottish and UK Governments expressing these concerns. Responses were received from the Scottish Government on 1 November 2017 and 13 December 2017.
Compelling reasons
The Committee concluded that given how widely expressed the provisions of the Charter are, the Parliament might wish to be reassured that remedial action is only to be taken via subordinate legislation where there are compelling reasons for doing so rather than through primary legislation.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 February 2021
He welcomed the Minister’s commitment to keep the Committee updated on the Government’s progress over the next 14 months.
Sarah Boyack expressed her disappointment at the Scottish Government’s handling of this matter.
iScottish Human Rights Commission, written submission, pp.13-14
The Commission expresses concern that the Bill potentially allows the Redress Scotland panel too much discretion in assessing the capabilities of a person to manage a redress payment, noting that 'in particular, references to illness and disability are very concerning.'
In drafting my Bill, I was mindful of the need to include a regulation-making power that would be sufficiently broad as to enable Scottish Ministers to respond effectively to the manner in which the courts may express the incompatibility (paragraph 79, Policy Memorandum).
Committee reports
Date published:
15 November 2020
Dave Black, General Manager (Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC)) expressed concerns that “people who should be trained on equality issues are not being trained” and that there needs to be a minimum standard, which should be set within a wider cultural change and not as a standalone issue.ixGrampian Regional Equality Council, Written Evidence
Jude Hel...