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Committee reports
Date published:
11 May 2023
Report on the Scottish Government's Air Quality Improvement Plan and wider air quality issues - Conclusions
But we also call on the Scottish Government to set out what steps it will take to ensure SEPA delivers greater transparency and accountability as Scotland's main air quality watchdog.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
16 March 2023
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill - Restrictions on reporting
On the one hand, there are those that suggest that identification relates to the principles of open and transparent justice, which are important in ensuring the integrity of and accountability of the justice system and upholding public confidence.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 January 2022
Audit Scotland Budget Proposal for 2022-23 - Covid-19 spend
The AGS identified several factors that contributed to audits taking longer than previously, these include:
The need to undertake audits remotely;
The disruptions caused by Covid-19 to both Audit Scotland staff and the staff of audited bodies;
The additional sums of money that were received into the system at pace; and
The quality of accounts that were received for audit.
In respect of the quality of the accounts that were received for audit, the AGS stated—
...it is clear that we are making the most significant amount of audit recommendations and adjustments that many of us have done at any stage in our careers.
Committee reports
Date published:
10 January 2022
Judged on progress: The need for urgent delivery on Scottish justice sector reforms - Scottish Sentencing Council guideline on sentencing young people
The guideline states that the following factors must be taken into account when sentencing a young person:
Their maturity.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
9 September 2021
Flats: management, maintenance and repairs - Flats as a type of housing
Flats as a type of housing
Flats are an important part of Scottish life, accounting for around 902,000 homes, 37% of Scotland's housing stock.1Scottish Government. (2020, December 1).
SPICe briefings
Date published:
19 August 2021
Environment: Subject Profile - Key bodies and regulators, and duties of public bodies
Table 2 - Bodies with key environmental functions and rolesOrganisationTypeFunctions in relation to the environmentZero Waste ScotlandCompany limited by guarantee - but has previously stated it is working towards NDPB status and board appointments are subject to Ministerial approval.Grant-funded by the Scottish Government to develop policies and strategies for the circular economy, waste reduction and resource efficiency.Historic Environment ScotlandExecutive NDPB, created by the Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014Leads delivery of Scotland’s strategy for the historic environment, and manages of properties of national importance.Crown Estate ScotlandStatutory Public Corporation accountable...
Committee reports
Date published:
18 March 2021
Police Scotland’s use of remote piloted aircraft systems and body worn video cameras - Compliance with data protection legislation
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ACC Williams told the Sub-Committee that Police Scotland adheres to a “robust data retention policy”, that takes account of human rights and any collateral intrusion.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 February 2021
What should Primary Care look like for the next generation? Phase II - Scottish Government Vision for Primary Care
According to the ISD 2018-19 cost book, primary and community care services account for 37% of the total health and social care budget (£5.8 billion) while hospital care costs are 42% at £6.6 billion and social care accounts for £3.25 billion.
Committee reports
Date published:
13 November 2020
COVID-19: impact on businesses, workers and the economy and pre-budget scrutiny - Local economic development response
The Committee is concerned about the lack of transparency, accountability and alignment in relation to Business Gateway services.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
14 May 2019
Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill - Forecasting
Various deductions to this forecast of gross income are then made to account for the factors that reduce the amount of NDR income collected by local authorities.
