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We are developing proposals for radical change to our national planning policies and spatial strategy to support a transition to net zero by 2045 and economic recovery, as well as adaptation to the long term impacts of climate change.
Human rights concerns
In 2016, the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) identified key human rights concerns facing people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
From a human rights perspective, Scotland has become increasingly confident and internationalist throughout the past twenty years of devolution and the introduction of this new framework is the next step on its human rights journey.
So the approach could be tailored, depending on the bill. Am I right in thinking that, normally, it would be the Government that is asked to do something?
Does the committee agree to take in private item 4, which is consideration of a draft stage 1 report on the Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, and any consideration of the draft report on the bill at future meetings?
On 17 February 2026, further amendments to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill were tabled in the UK Parliament which extend to Scotland, thereby triggering the need for a further supplementary LCM.
During the reporting year, the Committee heard from 105 witnesses, representing 76 businesses and organisations.
Legislation
Bills
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill
The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill was referred to the Committee for Stage 1 scrutiny on 17 May 2023.