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The Committee also heard of the need for detailed impact assessments to account for equality considerations when using powers to introduce charges for single use items and we recommended a the Scottish Government "must put in place safeguards to protect vulnerable groups from any unintended consequences resulting from charges."
The Committee, through its scrutiny of the Auditor General’s reports, considers how this money is spent and the outcomes that have been achieved, holding to account those who are charged with spending public finances.
The Electoral Commission is a UK-wide body that has, since 2021, been formally accountable to and funded by the SPCB in relation to its functions in relation to devolved Scottish elections and referendums.
Local and geographical needs
The pathways to a circular economy at local and regional level vary significantly. We were told the strategy must account for this to achieve equality of opportunity to participate in and collectively enjoy the financial and environmental benefits of a circular economy.iWritten submissions from Volunteer Scotland, South of Scot...
The Session 6 Parliament has been working, and continues to work, to ensure that its scrutiny processes take account of the way that devolution is operating post EU exit.
The Scottish Government has also set out its commitment to advancing its approach to human rights budgeting, a core principle of which is participation (along with accountability and transparency). It is expected that emphasis on these principles will increase as the Government progresses forthcoming human rights legislation.