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SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 May 2021
Key Issues for Session 6: COVID, Climate and Constitution - Why is this a key issue for session 6?
However, part of the approach of the proposed human rights framework is to keep “pace through monitoring and adapting future progressive rights developments within the EU, the Council of Europe and the broader international human rights framework”.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 May 2021
Key Issues for Session 6: COVID, Climate and Constitution - The evolution of devolution
Given that Scottish Ministers also have the power, under the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021, to use secondary legislation to keep pace with EU law in devolved areas, the Parliament will need to be aware of policy developments at an EU level. Such awareness will be needed not only to scrutinise the use of the keeping p...
Committee reports
Date published:
25 March 2021
Annual Report of the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee for 2020/21 - Petitions
The Committee intends to recommend that its successor committee/s should continue to monitor the development of the Scottish Government’s policy on food, which will include work on food rights.
Committee reports
Date published:
24 March 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee Session 5 Legacy Report - Licensing
“Grandfather” planning rights were also highlighted as a problem. That is, current development under planning permissions granted many years ago, without the requirement to apply modern standards.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
23 March 2021
Blue Carbon - Convention on Biological Diversity (Aichi Targets)
In the report, the following progress in relation to marine biodiversity is outlined:
Aichi Biodiversity TargetScotland's ProgressStrategic Goal B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable useB5 Habitat loss halved or reducedWork is ongoing to improve protection of Priority Marine Features and the Scottish MPA network through implementing fisheries management measures.B6 Sustainable management – marineThe development...
Committee reports
Date published:
23 March 2021
Legacy Report - Inquiries
The Committee also took evidence on the vaccination programme, including the research and development of COVID-19 vaccines; the COVID-19 vaccine safety regulation and approvals process; as well as the delivery of the vaccination programme and the prioritisation of eligible persons in the delivery plan.
Committee reports
Date published:
22 March 2021
Post-legislative scrutiny: The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 - The status quo or legislative reform
CBI Scotland’s written submission stated:
Transparency is an important aspect of lobbying and policy development. At the time of the Lobbying Bill’s introduction, CBI Scotland stressed that any regulation must strike the right balance between transparency and facilitating the ability of organisations and individuals to put forward evidence and views to the ...
Committee reports
Date published:
18 March 2021
Police Scotland’s use of remote piloted aircraft systems and body worn video cameras - Consultation
It highlights the need for an effective public consultation, followed by robust scrutiny and evaluation processes. This will “allow for the development of a legal and regulatory framework to capture all authorized use of RPAS and BWVC".ivLaw Society of Scotland written submission: https://yourviews.parliament.scot/justice/police-rpa-bwvc/consultation/downlo...
Committee reports
Date published:
18 March 2021
Police Scotland’s use of remote piloted aircraft systems and body worn video cameras - Covert surveillance
While the Sub-Committee notes that Police Scotland have not, to date, used drones for covert surveillance, this position may change, in particular as technology develops. Therefore, the Sub-Committee will keep this issue under review.
Committee reports
Date published:
2 March 2021
Report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights - Evidence sessions and engagement
Outreach staff have also attended virtual meetings with West Lothian Third Sector Strategy Group (hosting Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL), West Lothian Social Enterprise Network (WLSEN), Firefly Arts Whitburn and District Community Development Trust (CDT), Kidzeco, The Larder, Fair Justice System for Scotland (FJSS) Group, Polbeth Community Hu...
