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Compliance
The Code sets out that CPGs are formed and led by MSPs, with the Convener of a Group being primarily responsible for compliance with the Code.
Codes of Practice
Two Codes of Practice are issued under FOISA (by Scottish Ministers) to provide guidance to public authorities on responding to requests for information and associated matters (section 60 Code of Practice) and on records management (section 61 Code of Practice).1Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. (2002).
The Bill provides for the establishment of a Scottish Pubs Code (the “Code”) to govern the relationship between tenants of tied pubs and the business which owns the pub and leases it to them (“the pub-owning business”).
Global Witness is concerned that the lack of validation on receipt of even the most basic information, will lead to the content of the RCI being unreliable.
Committee reports
Date published:
20 February 2026
Introduction
One of the functions of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, as set out in the Code of Conduct, is to consider information on whether Cross-Party Groups (CPGs) are complying with the Code of Conduct for MSPs ("the Code").
It further includes provisions for when short-term assistance is to be given to those who have been in receipt of Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance.
Complexity of the Existing System: In order to receive Carer's Allowance, an applicant must already be in receipt of an existing qualifying benefit, and must then make a claim for CA.