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We have previously noted that existing buildings and housing have been recognised as part of the existing infrastructure, so account has been taken of the role that existing buildings have to play in tackling the housing emergency.
The policy memorandum that sits alongside the bill suggests that the member’s views should be taken into account and that they should be able to represent themselves.
On the other hand, rigidity means that people are more likely to fall on one side or the other accidentally, and the law is unable to take account of that. I think that we specifically mentioned the time by which a notice must be served.
In updating the definition of domestic abuse as it applies in housing legislation, we have taken account of the evidence on the need for a gendered approach.
The leadership teams from the Scottish Government, the SQA and Education Scotland are working together within the existing governance and accountability frameworks to establish a new organisation.