Scottish Government

Monday 12/03/2018

The Impact of the Use of Pre-Recorded Evidence on Juror Decision-Making: An Evidence Review [Research]

This paper summarises and evaluates existing evidence on the impact upon juror decision-making of the use of pre-recorded evidence and/or live-link testimony by child and vulnerable adult witnesses in criminal trials across a range of legal jurisdictions.

The Impact of the Use of Pre-Recorded Evidence on Juror Decision-Making: An Evidence Review - Research Findings [Research]

This paper summarises and evaluates existing evidence on the impact upon juror decision-making of the use of pre-recorded evidence and/or live-link testimony by child and vulnerable adult witnesses in criminal trials across a range of legal jurisdictions.

The Impact of International Students in Scotland: Scottish Government response to the Migration Advisory Committee's consultation on the impact of international students in the UK [Education and Training]

This publication provides an analysis of the economic, social and cultural contribution of international students to Scotland, as well as the impact on public services, the labour market and wider economy.

Thursday 08/03/2018

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 Guidance for Completing a Disabled Access and Facilities Statement [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Non-statutory Guidance primarily to assist applicants for a premises or provisional premises licence for the sale of alcohol, for consumption either on or off the premises, to complete the Disabled Access and Facilities Statement required to accompany their application. The Guidance may also be helpful to Licensing Boards in assessing the Statement.

Annual Estimates of Scottish Farm Business Income (FBI) 2016-17 [Agriculture]

The Scottish Farm Business Income (FBI) publication provides farm business level estimates of average incomes for the accounting year 2016-17, which relates to the 2016 crop year. Other financial indicators, such as productivity and financial strength, are also presented.

Engagement Paper on Themes and draft Actions for possible inclusion in the Scottish Government's new Suicide Prevention Action Plan [Health and Community Care]

Paper inviting public comment on proposals for a future suicide prevention action plan

Wednesday 07/03/2018

Learning and Skills Action Plan for Cyber Resilience 2018-20 [Education and Training]

The Learning and Skills Action Plan for Cyber Resilience 2018-20 supports the development of cyber resilient behaviours amongst our population, and also helps to build a skilled and growing cyber security profession for Scotland.

Code of Practice for Continuing and Welfare Attorneys Second Edition (Updated February 2018) [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Code of Practice contains guidance for people who grant powers of attorney, or people who are appointed as attorneys under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. The Code covers both continuing (financial) and welfare powers.

Council Tax Reduction in Scotland, October to December 2017 [Statistics]

Quarterly report giving the number of claimants and income foregone from Council Tax Reduction data

Tuesday 06/03/2018

Young People’s Participation in Decision Making in Scotland: Attitudes and Perceptions [Research]

This report presents findings from a survey of secondary school pupils in Scotland on perceptions of their ability to influence decisions that affect their lives.

Young People’s Participation in Decision Making in Scotland: Attitudes and Perceptions - Research Findings [Research]

This research findings presents findings from a survey of secondary school pupils in Scotland on perceptions of their ability to influence decisions that affect their lives.

Young People’s Participation in Out of School Activities - Research Findings [Research]

This research findings presents findings from an online survey of young people aged 8 to 26 on their participation in out-of-school activities

A consultation on an application to register the name "Scottish Wild Venison" as a protected geographical indication under the EU quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs [Economy]

A consultation on an application the Scottish Government has received to register Scottish Wild Venison as a protected geographical indication

Friday 02/03/2018

Health and Social Care Staff Experience Report 2017 [Health and Community Care]

The Health and Social Care Staff Experience Report 2017 presents the 2017 national iMatter results together with national Dignity at Work Survey results

Review of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Executive [Law, Order and Public Safety]

This Review considers how the Executive of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) can most effectively support the Board to deliver its statutory functions.

Thursday 01/03/2018

Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol - Final Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment [Health and Community Care]

The Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) underlines the rationale for minimum unit pricing from health and economic perspectives, setting out anticipated costs and benefits for all parties affected by a minimum price of 50 pence per unit. This is a refreshed and updated version of the 2012 BRIA.

Letter of Rights - Cross Border Arrest [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A letter, provided to people held in police custody in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who are suspected of committing an offence in Scotland, setting out their rights in straightforward language whilst they are being held in police custody in a jurisdiction outside Scotland. This version was created in February 2018

Wednesday 28/02/2018

Climate Change Plan, The Third Report on Proposals and Policies, Written Statement [Economy]

This Written Statement incorporates the Scottish Government’s formal response to the reports prepared by the four Parliamentary Committees who scrutinised proposals and policies in the draft Climate Change Plan published in January 2017.

Climate Change Plan: The Third Report on Proposals and Policies 2018-2032 – Technical Annex [Environment]

This annex provides an overview of the analysis underpinning the Climate Change Plan

The Scottish Government's Climate Change Plan, Third Report on Proposals and Policies 2018-2032 (RPP3) [Economy]

This document is the Scottish Government’s Third Report on Proposals and Policies, the Climate Change Plan for meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets 2018-2032. This Plan sets out how Scottish Government will continue to drive down emissions over the period to 2032.