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Monthly Listing of Publications

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DateMain TopicTitle and Summary
30/04/2009Agriculture

Code of Practice for the Welfare of Equidae [Guidance]

The Code covers all domesticated Equidae for which a person is responsible, including all horses, ponies, donkeys and hybrids. The Code gives a practical guide for these types of animals in Scotland and details a set of underpinning principles of equine care which are designed to cover the differing management techniques for the many circumstances in which animals are kept in Scotland.

29/04/2009Environment

Scottish Government Response to Sustainable Seas for All - a consultation on Scotland's first marine bill [Consultation Responses]

Scottish Government Response to Sustainable Seas for All - a consultation on Scotland's first marine bill

29/04/2009People and Society

SWIA Performance Inspection Summary West Dunbartonshire Council 2009 [Report]

Summary of the report on the performance inspection of West Dunbartonshire Council's social work services

29/04/2009People and Society

SWIA Performance Inspection West Dunbartonshire Council 2009 [Report]

Report on the performance inspection of West Dunbartonshire Council's social work services.

29/04/2009Education and Training

Teachers In Scotland, 2008 [Publication]

The latest data on teachers in publicly funded schools in Scotland, derived from the annual staff census which took place in September 2008. (Revised: 29th April 2009)

28/04/2009Statistics

Statistical Bulletin Crime and Justice Series: Criminal Proceedings In Scottish Courts, 2007/08 [Publication]

Criminal proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2007-08

27/04/2009People and Society

Charities And Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005: Proposals for Minor Amendments to the Act and to the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006: Consultation Paper [Consultation]

A consultation on proposals from minor amendments to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Chariteis Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

27/04/2009Housing

Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill: a consultation [Consultation]

A draft Housing Bill and consultation paper.

27/04/2009Rural Development

Maoineachadh Dùthchail Iùl mu Chothroman [Publication]

Gaelic language version of Rural Funding Opportunities Guide.

27/04/2009Environment

Preparing for a Changing Climate: Second Consultation to Inform Scotland's Climate Change Adaptation Framework [Consultation]

Views are being sought on the proposals for a strategic centrally co-ordinated plan for adapting to climate change. The proposed aim is to increase the resilience of Scotland's people and the natural and economic systems on which we depend, to the impacts of climate change.

27/04/2009Health and Community Care

Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation Services [Publication]

Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation.

27/04/2009Health and Community Care

Quality Standards for Paediatric Audiology Services [Publication]

Quality Standards for Paediatric audiology services.

27/04/2009Education and Training

Reference Paper for Valuing Young People [Publication]

Reference paper

27/04/2009Rural Development

Rural Funding: Opportunities Guide [Publication]

Information about grant assistance for Rural Communities from the Scottish Government, its agencies and bodies.

27/04/2009Environment

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report [Publication]

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report on the proposals for Scotland's Climate Change Adpatation Framework. You are invited to submit responses to this report by 20 July 2009

27/04/2009Education and Training

Valuing Young People: Principles and connections to support young people achieve their potential [Publication]

VYP

24/04/2009Agriculture

Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Health Check in Scotland: a consultation paper [Consultation]

This consultation follows on from our initial consultation last summer on the Commission’s outline proposals for the CAP Health Check. This second consultation will seek views on the aspects in the Health Check where Scotland has discretion over implementation. We will be seeking views on the minimum threshold for payment, article 68 (the national envelope), the national reserve and good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC).

24/04/2009Justice

Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008: Proposed means of appointment of members of the Scottish Court Service [Consultation]

Consultation paper and draft regulations on the proposed means of appointing members to the Scottish Court Service.

24/04/2009Government

Public Sector Pay Policy: Policy for Senior Appointments 2008-09 - Chief Executives Chairs and Members [Guidance]

Scottish Government policy on remuneration for chief executives, chair and board members of public sector organisations whose increases require the approval of Ministers.

24/04/2009Justice

Response to Consultation on Licensing of Knife Dealers [Consultation]

Scottish Government response to the issues raised in consultation on Knife Dealers and announcement of next steps

24/04/2009Justice

Securing our Future Initiative: A Way Forward for Scotland's Secure Care Estate: A response from the Scottish Government and COSLA [Publication]

Securing our Future Initiative: A Way Forward for Scotland's Secure Care Estate. A response from the Scottish Government and COSLA.

23/04/2009People and Society

Changing Lives Newsletter Spring/Summer 2009 [Newsletter]

The latest Changing Lives Newsletter, produced bi-annually by the Scottish Government. This edition includes articles by Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Early Years, Alan Baird (President, ADSW), Justin McNicholl (Chair, Local Practitioner Forums). Also, updates on Changing Lives, the Practice Governance Change Group and the User and Carer Forum.

23/04/2009Health and Community Care

Consultation on the proposal to develop a Acknowledgement and Accountability approach for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse - Consultation Responses [Consultation Responses]

Acknowledgement and Accountability Approach for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Please note, that due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, where we have removed any text, this has been because it may have identified other individuals or bodies who had not given express permission to be named.

23/04/2009Government

Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill - Proposals for Reform - Consultation Responses [Consultation Responses]

Responses from the Consultation on the Proposed Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill

23/04/2009Research

Review of Secion 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 - Research Findings [Research Findings]

Main research findings of research which examined the use of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and other routes through which LAs in Scotland assist homeless households in securing permanent accommodation from RSLs.

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