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The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Alteration of Expiry Date) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/40) is made under section 90(2) of the Coronavirus Act 2020.
With those factors in mind, we believe that it is reasonable and practical to call for a commencement date by the end of 2021, but we acknowledge that that should be the absolute latest date.
I appreciate that the figures might be slightly out of date, but it is difficult to keep on top of that analysis, as the data is not readily available to enable us to look back on the figures.
The information that I saw last night was not the most up to date; it was a few years old. It spoke to the proportion of young people as victims and perpetrators of online offending.
The independent contractor model has existed since the start of the NHS, dating back to the 1940s. It was tested again in the middle of the 2010s, and there remained a clear preference from GPs that that was the model to deliver health services.
One reason why there is so much provision by independent training providers is that we do not stick to college or school dates. Training can start throughout the year when it suits the learner and the employer.
Just to be clear, is it the Scottish Government’s position that the current approach allows for a justice system that is up to date, fair and respects the rights and diverse needs of users?