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Committee reports
Date published:
24 January 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill - Overview of the Bill
Section 1 states that an exception is justified where:
pre-recording all of the child’s evidence would give rise to a significant risk of prejudice to the fairness of the trial or the interests of justice, and that risk significantly outweighs any risk of prejudice to the interests of the child if the child witness were to give evidence at the trial
a child witness aged 12 or more wishes to give evidence at the trial and it would be in the child's best...
Committee reports
Date published:
27 November 2018
Salmon farming in Scotland - Financing of regulation
He said—
A lower fee is one example of how we could incentivise innovative suggestions and models for best practice and the environment or the trialling of new methods and technologies.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
14 November 2018
Private Renting Reforms: how to evidence the impact of legislation - Private landlord registration
She believed that such measures were best left to a future housing bill.
While the original introduction of landlord registration appeared to be linked to antisocial behaviour, the emphasis seems to have shifted to raising standards generally and to enforcing the registration requirements.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
11 October 2018
Brewing and distilling in Scotland - economic facts and figures - Flavour of Scotland's brewers
BrewDog is the 13th biggest beer brand in the UK and its flagship beer 'Punk IPA' is the number 1 on trade craft beer in the UK. Currently, five of the top ten best-selling craft beers in the UK off trade are BrewDog products.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 June 2018
Scotland's Economic Performance - Poverty of Analysis
Clearly, if we do not know why our economy is performing as it is then we will not make the best policy decisions about how to improve it.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 May 2018
Guide to the new Scottish budget process - New documentation and reporting
Scottish Government guidance will make clear that public bodies should report on their contribution to the National Performance Framework (NPF) in their published corporate and business plans and annual report to best support parliamentary scrutiny of their activities and spending.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 April 2018
National Outcomes Consultation 2018 - The new draft NPF
The table below compares the new draft National Outcomes with the extant ones:
Existing and revised draft National OutcomesExisting National OutcomeProposed draft National Outcome We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our peopleWe have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy.We are open, connected and make a positive contribution internationally.We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society.We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally.We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger.We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe.Our children have the best...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
13 February 2018
Salmon Farming in Scotland - Sea Lice Regulation
Sea Lice Regulation
International agreements
The objective of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) is to conserve, restore, enhance and rationally manage Atlantic salmon through international cooperation taking account of the best available scientific information.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 December 2017
Stage 1 Report on the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill - Will the Bill improve access to justice?
The Association of British Insurers, for example, argued:
The measures proposed in this Bill would mean major changes to personal injury litigation in Scotland which are not in the best interests of all parties and will not improve access to justice.
Committee reports
Date published:
11 December 2017
Stage 1 Report on the Social Security (Scotland) Bill - Re-determinations and Appeals
r=11169&c=2035199The Minister advised consideration was being given to how best to minimise paperwork and form-filling throughout the process.
