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Committee reports
Date published:
26 November 2019
Secure care and prison places for children and young people in Scotland - Numbers in secure care and custody
There are, however, occasions where it has been determined to be in the child's best interests that there should not be full separation.
Committee reports
Date published:
22 November 2019
Report on capital resources for Police Scotland in the Scottish Government's 2020-21 budget - ICT priorities
In evidence to the Sub-Committee, Calum Steele described the impact on officers and staff of using technology that is “well past its best”, in the following terms, saying “… they are hindered at almost every turn by the available equipment, facilities and technology”.2Justice Sub-Committee on Policing. (2019, May 30).
Committee reports
Date published:
4 July 2019
Scottish National Investment Bank Stage 1 Report - Ethical framework
Ethical framework
The Bank’s investment, according to the Implementation Plan, should be on an ethical basis; to which end it should develop a code of ethics that goes beyond regulatory requirements and adopts a best practice approach.Implementation plan
SCDI wanted further clarity on whether ethical framework would prevent the Bank investing in certain s...
Committee reports
Date published:
31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Other views on costs
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However, some questioned whether the Bill was the best use of money to achieve road safety aims given the mixed conclusions from research on such zones.
Committee reports
Date published:
31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Conclusions
This led to the majority of the Committee concluding that local authorities are best placed to determine the appropriate solutions for the areas for which they are responsible.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
9 April 2019
Child poverty in Scotland: forecasting the impact of policy options - Scottish Government child poverty strategy
Retrieved from <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/child-chance-tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2018-22/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.scot/publications/child-chance-tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2018-22/</a> [accessed 25 March 2019]
Actions highlighted in the plan include:
£12 million investment in employment support for parents
increased funding for the Workplace Equality Fund
a new minimum payment for the School Clothing Grant
£1 million on support for children experiencing food insecurity during school holidays
new support for childcare after school and in the holidays
a new focus on families in the Warmer Homes Scotland programme
£3 million investment in a new Financial Health Check service
£1 million for the Carnegie UK Trust’s Affordable Credit Loan Fund
a new income supplement for parents on low incomes
a new Best...
Committee reports
Date published:
7 March 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Transport (Scotland) Bill - Ticketing arrangements and schemes
The Committee heard that these provisions must contribute towards multi-modal travel, making it cheaper, clearer and easier for passengers (including tourists) to use public transport, offering a range of payment methods to ensure transport is accessible for all and making the best use of new technologies.
The Committee is aware of the ongoing challenges in...
Committee reports
Date published:
31 January 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill - Appointments and duration of membership
In its view—
A five year term with consideration for re-appointment alongside other candidates would provide an opportunity to select the best candidate for the role. This allows due consideration to be given to new applicants who may bring a fresh perspective to proceedings whilst enabling the retention of experienced members.
Committee reports
Date published:
24 January 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill - Background to the Barnahus principles
There are variations regarding, for example:
the agencies and professionals involved
the children interviewed and supported in the Barnahus (e.g. some approaches focus on child victims of sexual abuse, whilst others include physical abuse or violence)
regulation and funding
Given the rapid growth and variation in what is being called a Barnahus across Europe, the PROMISE project was set up in 2015 to promote best...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
3 December 2018
Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill - The Census Act 1920
Questions on sexual orientation are currently proposed for other parts of the UK and other census offices are also considering how best to meet user need in relation to data on gender identity.
