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Scottish Ministers have been consulted about the appointment of the BBC Scottish Governor. The political activities of candidates are declared during the appointments process.
A primary objective for the Scottish Executive's activity around the summit was to ensure that, in hosting the meeting, Scotland took full advantage of the promotional opportunities.
Greater clarification on what ‘participation’ entails for the purposes of conscientious objection and the inclusion within this of any activities which would facilitate assisted dying (amendment 190).
The power is said to be used after engagement with stakeholders if evidence suggests it is helpful to include an activity in the lists to enable efficient management of the holding and facilitate appropriate on-farm investments aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change.
Section 18(5) confers power on Scottish Ministers, by regulations, exempting persons carrying out taxable activity from requirements to register, subject to such conditions or restrictions as specified.
However, an annual report on the activities of the NLCS Policy Group, including on the levels of divergence and the extent to which the dispute resolution process has been utilised, will be submitted to Ministers and may be used to inform any reviews.
Committee reports
Date published:
5 September 2018
The concept of “private life” is not to be interpreted restrictively, and it seems clear from the case law of the Strasbourg court that respect for private life comprises the right to establish and develop relationships with other human beings and there is no reason in principle to justify excluding activities of a professional or business nature from the c...
The letter noted that:
We now have greater devolved responsibility for the democratic process, and I believe that alternatives to the blanket ban must be actively considered if further legal challenges are to be avoided.