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In line with recommendations on the two documents above (Budget summary document, CCP progress reports) the Committee proposes the following timetable to assist pre-Budget scrutiny—
MayScottish Government publish CCP progress report with a continued focus on SMART indicators and increased data coverage.
The Committee agreed a continued focus on IA budgets in the pre-budget scrutiny for 2020-21, particularly in light of the ongoing concerns raised by the Committee in respect of the progress of integration.
In particular, the Committee heard that child-friendly facilities, where all services are provided to the child “under one roof”, could be established in the short-term to pre-record all of a child’s evidence – from the joint investigative interview with police and social work to the taking of evidence by a commissioner.
Taking evidence by commissioner
Section 5 of the Bill includes provisions on:
the holding of a court hearing to consider arrangements for taking evidence by a commissioner
the timing of commissions in solemn procedure cases
Application of the provisions is not limited to situations where the rule requiring pre-recording of evidence applies.
As noted earlie...
The Scottish Government's policies relating to early learning hours, maintaining pupil:teacher ratios and free school meals mean that a large portion of local government spending is pre-allocated to Education services.
At the moment, if a vulnerable witness gives evidence on commission—if their evidence is pre-recorded—solicitors and clerks are in the room when that evidence is given.