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The Minister again responded that this would be something picked up by the Code of Practice, with officials confirming that timescales for "ideal" scenarios would be set out in the Code of Practice.
Committee reports
Date published:
30 November 2023
It will need to be upgraded to the existing code of practice plus” and, while “the capital investment is broadly in line with the existing code of practice […] the upgraded code will need more”5Scottish Parliament. (2023).
The Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator
Under the Bill, Scottish Ministers must appoint someone to the office of Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator within one year of Section 4 of the Bill coming in to force.
It engages directly with councillors and members via quarterly standards updates, news updates and blogs, training events, and when dealing with enquires on how the codes of conduct should be interpreted.
It engages directly with councillors and members via quarterly standards updates, news updates and blogs, training events, and when dealing with enquires on how the codes of conduct should be interpreted.
Committee reports
Date published:
11 November 2020
In addition to the MRO option, the Bill proposes the establishment of a Scottish Pub Code and a Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator (SPCA) to apply the code.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 December 2021
The Committee does not agree with the Acting Commissioner's conclusion that a breach of the Code of Conduct has occurred.
The Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament sets out the standards of conduct for members in relation to their Parliamentary duties as an MSP.