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A number of protections are on the table, which means that they are matters of discussion between me and the UK Government Minister right now. I said that I would try my best to let the Committee know the outcome of those negotiations, so that you will have notice of what we have agreed to.
In addition, he highlighted the work being done on inclusion in mainstream schools and argued that the guidance provided for in the Bill must be drafted in such a way as to ensure inclusion for those pupils with ASN which could include training for staff on areas of best practice. He stressed the importance of access to the correct facilities and equipment and suggested the option of specialist hubs for special schools as a way to make best use of these resources across Scotland. 14Education, Children and Young People Committee.
In their written submission they said–
...it is the Commission’s analysis that international standards and best practice require that the Gender Recognition Act 2004 be reformed to remove unnecessary barriers to the enjoyment of human rights for transgender people.
Additionally, they would like the Cabinet Secretary to confirm if the Registrar General will issue guidance on what constitutes ‘concerns’, provide a definition of international best practice and confirm whether Yogyakarta Principles are themselves a legally binding part of international human rights law.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 September 2022
The extension is being brought into force at the same time as England and Wales in order to ensure there is no disruption to the operational delivery of this work and the best use of quarantine facilities throughout Great Britain.
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care told the Committee the purpose of the advert was to:
...explain that when receptionists redirect patients it is being done because that is in the best interests of the person's clinical care.
Impact on local/devolved decision-making
Currently, GHSCP explained, decisions about age are made by the local authority and the professional who may know the young person best. Decisions are made on the balance of probability, with a trauma informed approach to assessment.