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Official Report Meeting date: 12 November 2020

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 12 November 2020

I will take a moment to explain what the coding error actually was and what the implications of it have been.

Last updated: 27 April 2020

SPBill68S052020

Top up of reserved benefits 3 Offences (1) The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 is modified as follows. (2) In section 79(2), after paragraph (f) insert— 10 “(g) offences.”. (3) In section 80, after subsection (3) insert— “(4) The maximum penalty that may be provided for in regulations under section 79 in respect of an offence under those regulations is— (a) on summary conviction— 15 (i) imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, (ii) a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or (iii) both, (b) on conviction on indictment— (i) imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, 20 (ii) a fine, or (iii) both.”. (4) After section 80 insert— “80A Default provision in respect of offences (1) Sections 71 to 73 (which establish offences) apply in connection with financial 25 assistance given by virtue of top-up assistance regulations as they apply in connection with assistance given under section 24. (2) But subsection (1) is subject to any contrary provision in top-up assistance regulations. (3) Where they apply by virtue of subsection (1), sections 71 to 73 apply subject to 30 the following modifications— (a) a reference to assistance is to be read as a reference to financial assistance provided for by top-up assistance regulations, (b) a reference to giving notice in accordance with section 56 is to be read as a reference to giving notice in accordance with top-up assistance 35 regulations, (c) sections 72(3) and 73(3) do not apply unless, in accordance with top-up assistance regulations, the Scottish Ministers have informed the person in question about the way in which notification of a change of circumstances is to be given. 4 Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill Part 1—Social security administration (4) For the avoidance of doubt, the reference in section 74 to an offence under this Act or any regulations made under it includes— (a) an offence under any of sections 71 to 73 as applied by virtue of subsection (1), 5 (b) an offence under top-up assistance regulations. (5) In this section, “top-up assistance regulations” means regulations under section 79.”. 4 Assistance given in error: First-tier Tribunal’s jurisdiction (1) The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 is modified as follows. 10 (2) In section 79(2)(f), after “error” insert “(including provision transferring to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland some or all of the competence and jurisdiction that a sheriff has in relation to the recovery of assistance given in error)”. 5 Investigations (1) The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 is modified as follows. 15 (2) The title of Chapter 6 of Part 2 becomes “Offences”. (3) The italic heading immediately preceding section 71 is omitted. (4) Section 75 is— (a) moved to after section 84 (and the italic heading immediately preceding it moves with it), and 20 (b) re-numbered 84A. (5) Section 76 is— (a) moved to after section 84A, and (b) renumbered 84B. (6) In section 84A(1), after “Act” insert “or regulations under section 79”. 25 (7) In section 84B(1), for “75” substitute “84A”. (8) In section 96(2)— (a) the word “75,” is repealed, (b) after “and (5),” insert “84A,”. 6 Transitional provision in consequence of section 5 30 (1) Anything done under section 75 or 76 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (“the 2018 Act”) is to be treated as having been done under section 84A or 84B, respectively, of that Act. (2) And any reference to section 75 or 76 of the 2018 Act in any enactment or other document is to be read accordingly. 35 (3) The Scottish Ministers may publish a code...

Last updated: 12 September 2020

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In addition to this the Secretary of State invited CSG to consider and provide advice on the development of a Code of Conduct for MSPs. Code of Conduct for MSPs 42.

Last updated: 6 January 2026

Findings from the Committees inquiry into Artificial Intelligence and the Scottish economy

Kayla-Megan Burns (RSNO), for example, said that while AI can autonomously code, a qualified human is still needed to review its output.

Last updated: 10 December 2025

Draft Climate Change Plan Submission by CIAT 9 December 2025

Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan (2026-2040) Submission for the Scottish Parliament Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee - Professor Sean Smith and Professor Sam Allwinkle on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists December 2025 Background – The Chartered Institute of Architectural technologists (CIAT) CIAT leads and promotes the discipline of Architectural Technology; sets and maintains the standards of education through Accreditation of qualifications at Undergraduate Honours and Masters degree level; sets and maintains the standards of practise through professional qualifications, the Code...

Last updated: 5 December 2025

Personal Submission in regards to ADHD and Autism pathways and support Inquiry

Article 9(2)(h) permits processing for purposes such as medical diagnosis, but only when carried out by – or under the responsibility of – professionals who are subject to a legal duty of conﬁdence, such as registered healthcare professionals bound by statutory regulation and professional codes. Where individuals involved in diagnostic assessment are not re...

Last updated: 3 July 2025

WICS to PAC 1 July 2025

WICS, First Floor, Moray House, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ Interim Chair: Ronnie Hinds 8 01786 430 200 | [email protected] | wics.scot | scotlandontap.gov.uk We have also delivered key improvements in the non-household market, including the publication of a Code of Practice and a Market Health Check, both designed to drive up service standards and de...

Last updated: 4 April 2025

SCA Transparency Review DG Economy to PAC 4 April 2025

The principles of open government are set out in the Scottish Ministerial Code and captured in the fifth Nolan Principle: Holders of public office should act and take decisions in an open and transparent manner.

Last updated: 13 March 2025

20240312 CPG Games MINUTES (003)

. ● Jaime Cross: Highlighted the value of ensuring roles outside coding and programming are made more visible to encourage more people to consider careers within the games ecosystem. ● Calum Watson (Firestoke): Noted that his company were attempting to work with their local college to have some work done by students, but that they were finding it difficult ...

Last updated: 3 March 2025

20240312 CPG Games MINUTES