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Heavy handed statutory codes of practice result in a heavy burden of administration for government and the sector. Adherence to best practice maximises adherence to best practice.
It will be a matter for the Scottish Government to consider how best to update the guidance to provide clarity on the situations in which teachers or school staff would be expected to receive training in this area.
The case for Marine Directorate’s seasonal closure proposals last time was weak at best: now it is indefensible. The Clyde can and should be more than just a shell-fishery, although it could and should be a more successful shell-fishery.
Best Value reports already look at how councils engage with communities, although SPICe is not aware of reports specifically highlighting concerns with how council meetings are run in terms of petitions and deputations.
The regime aims to encourage local authorities to make best use of the legislation, and the tools this makes available to them, to improve the sector and to apply enforcement measures where appropriate.
KM: I represent Restore Glasgow, but in the capacity of a church member I would point out the relevance of churches operating in areas that NGOs cannot reach. What is the best way for churches to improve their support to survivors of trafficking?