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Code. Living up to the Code means we must: This means that the Code should be • Take time to understand the Code and how The sessions aim to increase awareness of adhered to and any breach of it is it applies to each individual role.
Interaction with other codes of practice and legislation While the code of practice relates to services, public functions and associations (Parts 3 and 7 of the Equality Act 2010) and there is a separate code relating to employment (Part 5), it would be helpful to understand whether this code should be applied by employers to workplace facilities and similarly the relationship between these two guidance documents.
The Committee does not have any specific comments to make on the Code of Practice. The Committee will, of course, consider the draft Code when it is re-laid under the procedures that apply to scrutiny of documents subject to parliamentary control.
Issues have been raised on both instruments.Scottish Pubs Code Regulations 2024 [Draft] Scottish Pubs Code Regulations 2024 [Draft] The instrument sets out a Scottish pubs code for tied pubs.
In introducing the 2022 Code of practice, I was keen to ensure that it met both ministerial and parliamentary ambitions to diversify Scotland’s public body boards.
A formal Policy Note is not required as the Code is not a Statutory Instrument. This information note instead serves to introduce the Code and related impact assessments.
Areas for feedback We are therefore keen to hear your views on the current public audit model set out in the Code and what you would like to ensure we consider for the next code.