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If there are financial problems, which people often report either to the police or to the council's internal audit section, issues of accountability fall to the Accounts Commission.I am happy to ensure that some accountability is built in, and I shall consider the matter in mo...
While acknowledging the commitment of many organisations to take greater account of female requirements in the future design of facilities and infrastructure, the Committee would advocate much more consistent use of equality impact assessments to ensure this commitment is effectively delivered in practice.
For example, it is not clear how this approach will supply answers to questions such as whether the impact on learning is different when taking account of factors such as rurality, age, disability, ethnicity, gender and so on.
Committee reports
Date published:
22 December 2021
EMB Comment
The EMB has no comment on the proposals that are made in the Bill regarding the role of the Electoral Commission and its accountability. These are outwith the remit of the EMB and there are no direct impacts on the practical delivery of elections.
Committee reports
Date published:
13 September 2021
Under the Parliament’s Standing Orders Rule 9.6.3 (a) it is for the lead committee to report to the Parliament on the general principles of the Bill. In doing so, it must take account of views submitted by any other committee to it.
The Law Society suggested looking to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 which includes:
“clear procedures for appointment and termination, principles which guide the actions of the attorney and promote involvement of the individual, supervision by the Office of the Public Guardian, obligations to account, and recourse to legal remedies when thi...