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Last updated:
8 October 2024
Delivering new benefits
Key work
The Committee is particularly interested in the rollout and development of certain benefits, including:
Adult Disability Payment
Child Disability Payment
Winter Heating Payment
In March 2024, the Committee agreed to run a mini-inquiry on how effective the Scottish Child Payment is in reducing child poverty.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
8 October 2024
Children and the Scottish Criminal Justice System (October 2024) - Youth courts and structured deferred sentencing
Retrieved from https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/3000/https://www.gov.scot/Publications/2006/06/13155406/0
A youth court has been operational in Glasgow Sheriff Court since June 2021. It was developed using the context of Drug and Alcohol Problem-Solving Courts which were already operating in the city.
Committee reports
Date published:
4 October 2024
Stage 1 report on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill - Urgency
iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 17 September 2024, Col 30
There was concern about a vacuum developing if a new plan was not laid soon.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 23 April 2024, Col 3 The Royal Scottish Geographical Society and Friends of the Earth Scotland said that the Bill should not stop some fo...
Committee reports
Date published:
4 October 2024
Stage 1 report on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill - Policy Memorandum
The reason given is essentially that the Bill is purely "procedural": it does not change the end of goal of achieving net zero by 2045, just the metrics used to determine progress in getting there. The section on on sustainable development says:
"Engagement with the relevant consultation authorities during the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment did n...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
3 October 2024
Post-Legislative Scrutiny in the Scottish Parliament: A Reflection of Session 5 - Identifying legislation for post-legislative scrutiny
It would have been interesting to see how this experience and confidence would have developed further over the course of subsequent sessions.
Committees
Last updated:
10 September 2024
Community Planning Inquiry: Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Community Empowerment Act 2015
Part 2 of the Community Empowerment Act (2015) changed how community planning is delivered by CPPs. They have to develop Local Outcomes Improvement Plans and targeted ‘locality plans’ for smaller areas which need more support.
Committee reports
Date published:
24 July 2024
Scottish Languages Bill - Stage 1 Report - Criteria
However, they were concerned that, as currently drafted, the provision for areas of linguistic significance would be unable to "make a real impact in areas such as Tiree, where the language is a living one, but on the cusp of viability."4Urras Thiriodh (Tiree Community Development Trust). (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - det...
Committee reports
Date published:
2 July 2024
Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Report - Necessary safeguards
In its written evidence, HMICS also supported the Commissioner having direct access to audit and review Police Scotland’s files, calling it “a positive development in terms of transparency and efficiency”.
News
Published:
28 June 2024
Committee invites assessment of proposed reforms to Scottish Education
The new body would be responsible for developing and awarding qualifications, with learners, teachers and others involved in decision-making.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 June 2024
Children and the Scottish Criminal Justice System - Youth courts and structured deferred sentencing
Retrieved from https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/3000/https://www.gov.scot/Publications/2006/06/13155406/0
A youth court has been operational in Glasgow Sheriff Court since June 2021. It was developed using the context of Drug and Alcohol Problem-Solving Courts which were already operating in the city.
