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SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 March 2022
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill - International human rights developments
The resolution calls on all Member States to:
develop quick, transparent and accessible procedures, based on self-determination, for changing the name and registered sex of transgender people on birth certificates, identity cards, passports, educational certificates and other similar documents; make these procedures available for all people who seek to use them, irrespective of age, medical status, financial situation or police record
PACE also said that states should:
abolish a mental health diagnosis as a necessary legal requirement for legal gender recognition
consider including a third gender option in identity documents for those who seek it
ensure the best...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 March 2022
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill - Review and appeal of decisions
Proceedings may be heard in private:
on request of the person to whom a GRC has been issued
where the application was made on the basis that the person to whom the GRC was issued was incapable of understanding the effect of the certificate or validly making an application for it, and a person with an interest in their personal wellbeing requests it
where the applicant in such a case does not have an interest in the personal wellbeing of the person to whom the certificate was issued (for example, the Registrar General), the sheriff is satisfied that it is in the best...
Committees
Published:
17 February 2022
Visual Recording Interviews
The Committee is keen to understand how domestic abuse cases are being dealt with by the criminal courts and would appreciate an update on when this work is to be completed, as soon as you are able to provide it.
I look forward to your response.
Best wishes,
Audrey Nicoll MSP
Convener, Criminal Justice Committee.
Committees
Published:
17 February 2022
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill Scrutiny
I look forward to working with you on the scrutiny of this significant piece of legislation.
Best wishes,
Audrey Nicoll MSP
Convener,
Criminal Justice Committee.
Committees
Published:
17 February 2022
The 2020/21 audit of Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts: Follow up information
It sets out the relevant statutory, parliamentary and administrative requirements, emphasises the need for economy, efficiency and effectiveness, and promotes good practice and high standards of propriety.
The Scottish Government would be best placed to provide additional detail should this be required by the Committee.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
1 February 2022
Citizens' Assemblies - an international comparison - Citizens Assembly of Scotland 2019-2021
Retrieved from <a href="https://www.citizensassembly.scot/main-report" target="_blank">https://www.citizensassembly.scot/main-report</a> [accessed 19 March 2021]
What kind of country are we seeking to build?
How best can we overcome the challenges Scotland and the world face in the 21st century, including those arising from Brexit?
SPICe briefings
Date published:
15 December 2021
The Scottish Parliament: how the Parliament building shapes the workings of the institution - Recommendations
In a context where more remote working is likely, it is important that the Parliament considers how best to ensure that its examples of networks of shared interest within the Parliament (e.g. on sustainability, LGBT+, mental health, and so on) continue to flourish and to act both as forums for social engagement and as a basis for knowledge which can improve...
Committees
Published:
18 November 2021
Cross-cutting Committee Work Fuel Poverty – 18 November 2021
The focus for the evidence session will be considering the impact of an increase in energy prices on individuals and what level of support will assist them best. The Committee will also be considering these issues specifically within the context of the impact on disabled people and those in rural/island communities.
Committees
Published:
2 September 2021
Petitioner submission of 2 September 2021
Therefore, a suspension until more guidelines and testing is done would be the best option save more people being damaged..
Committees
Published:
23 July 2021
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport's responsibilities
There are however some topics which need further discussion on where they lie and what they cover e.g. sustainable development, but my officials are planning to meet Parliamentary Clerks to discuss and clarify these responsibilities and the topic split across portfolios.
I hope this is helpful.
Best wishes
Michael Matheson.
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, E...
