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The consultation ran from 22 October 2022 to 16 January 2023. During the consultation the Member met with a range of stakeholders to consult them on the proposal.
Members do not have to decide immediately, but I ask you to get back to me—copying in Jim Johnston—with suggested dates or any dates that do not suit you.
A referral would be assessed by the head of public protection, who could deploy a bank of officers who had been trained to deal with a variety of sexual offences on a day-to-day basis.
Young people are particularly affected, with reports of mental health conditions among respondents aged 16-24 increasing sixfold between 2011 and 2022. It is therefore vital that this is prioritised.
The memorandum also explains that it is likely that the future baseline date “will need to be changed to 2020” to reflect the move towards a target date in 2030, and it indicates that the Scottish Government’s intention is that the regulation-making power would be exercised only once.
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 22 December 2022 Following an Order under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 made by the Secretary of State for Scotland, this Bill cannot be submitted for Royal Assent in its current form.