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We have to acknowledge that in the last 10 years we have gone through a substantial, long-lasting and deep recession and we now have the uncertainties of Brexit.
The decision will be put to members after the summer recess. I say that just in case anyone outside watching is thinking that the committee has not appointed an EU reporter yet.
Practical matters Practical mattersThis section of the briefing covers how to make a will and how to sort out the affairs of someone who has died.A separate SPICe Briefing on adults with incapacity (dated November 2024) covers the related topic of how to create a power of attorney.1Haley, L. (2024, November 26).
A Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about the circumstances in which certain leases continue or end on their termination dates; to make provision about other matters relating to the beginning, length or ending of those leases; and for connected purposes..
A letter from the Standards Commission and the Ethical Standards Commissioner, in response to the Committees letter dated 8 January, 10 January 2024.
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A letter from the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO) on The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Amendment of Expiry Date) (No. 2) Regulations 2023.
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This page lists the:
8th Edition of the Code of Conduct
each Revision made to the 8th Edition of the Code of Conduct
the dates the Revisions took effect
Each Revision includes the complete text of every Chapter.
Its overarching role is to scrutinise:whether a statutory instrument works as a matter of law rather than whether it is a good idea as a matter of policy;whether a power being proposed in a Bill is appropriate in principle to delegate to the Scottish Government to be used at a later date, whether the scope of the power is no more than is necessary, and whet...
The lead Committee is the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee.The aim of the Bill is to amend the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 (the “1953 Act") for the purpose of strengthening and updating the law in relation to “livestock worrying”, in which sheep or other farmed animals are attacked or chased by dogs.The Bill increases penalties and provides additional powers for the investigation and enforcement of the existing offence of livestock worrying under the 1953 Act. The Bill also brings up to date...
The Regulations are subject to an enhanced affirmative procedure where the draft of the first Regulations and explanatory document may only be laid following consultation.Scottish Ministers are required to have regard to any representations about the proposed draft Regulations that are made to them within the period of 60 days beginning with the date on whi...