Scottish Government

Wednesday 19/06/2013

2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity - A Strategy for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in Scotland [Environment]

A Strategy for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in Scotland.

2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity - Consultation Report [Environment]

Consultation Report for the 2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity.

2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity - Equality Impact Assessment [Environment]

2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity Equality Impact Assessment

Tuesday 18/06/2013

National Guidance for the External Management of Residential Child Care Establishments [People and Society]

This guidance is for those with external maangement responsibilities for any residential child care establishment including childrens homes, secure care and some residential schools. This guidance draws on existing statutory requirements, research and the experiences of those currently in the role. It describes current positive practices, provides ‘principles’ and outlines the essential tasks and key responsibilities of the external manager.

Recorded Crime in Scotland 2012-13 [Statistics]

Recorded Crime in Scotland for 2012-13

Consultation on review of Local Air Quality Management in Scotland [Environment]

A consultation on proposals to review the Local Air Quality Management system in Scotland.

Monday 17/06/2013

THE DEBT ARRANGEMENT SCHEME (SCOTLAND) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2013 - EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EQIA) [Economy]

A Equality Impact Assessment for the Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) Amendment Regulations 2013.

Better Dispute Resolution in Housing: Analysis of Responses to the Consultation on the Introduction of a New Housing Panel for Scotland [Research]

The research report presents the findings from an analysis of responses to the introduction of a new housing panel for Scotland consultation. The findings show who has responded to the consutlation and the key themes emerging from the responses.

Better Dispute Resolution in Housing: Analysis of Responses to the Consultation on the Introduction of a New Housing Panel for Scotland - Research Findings [Research]

The research report presents summary findings from an analysis of responses to the introduction of a new housing panel for Scotland consultation. The findings show who has responded to the consutlation and the key themes emerging from the responses.

Responses to the Consultation on Proposals for an Integrated Framework of Environmental Regulation [Environment]

All non-confidential responses to the Consultation on Proposals for an Integrated Framework of Environmental Regulation

Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan. Planning Issues and Options. Consultation Paper [Sustainable Development]

This paper provides information on the work being carried out to develop a non-statutory pilot marine spatial plan. It describes the plan preparation process, the guiding principles and themes and the proposed polices of the plan.

Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters. Strategic Environmental Assessment. Environmental Report [Sustainable Development]

This report contains information on the environmental context and baseline information used to assess the effect of the proposed PFOW Marine Spatial Plan polices on the environment.

Friday 14/06/2013

Scotland’s Digital Future – High Level Operating Framework (HLOF) [Public Sector]

The High Level Operating Framework (HLOF) was prepared in response to a commitment made within the strategy Scotland’s Digital Future – Delivery of Public Services. The purpose of the document is for public sector organisations to follow when delivering their ICT solutions. Its adoption will bring about benefits that will achieve National Outcome 16 “public services that are high-quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local needs”

An Examination of the Evidence on Sectarianism in Scotland [Research]

This is a review of existing research and survey data on sectarianism in Scotland.

Charges reported under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act (2012) in 2012-13 [Research]

Information about charges reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) by the police in 2012-13 under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act (2012).

Religiously Aggravated Offending in Scotland 2012-13 [Research]

Information about religious aggravations charges reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) by the police in 2012-13.

Thursday 13/06/2013

Scottish Government Response to the Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education [Education and Training]

The Scottish Government response to the 38 recommendations of the Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education.

Poverty and Income Inequality Scotland: 2011-12 [Statistics]

Statistics on the percentage and number of children, working age adults and pensioners living in low income households in Scotland, and the distribution of household income across Scotland.

Consultation on the regulations for section 63, Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 [Building]

The consultation responses to the Scottish Government consultation on the format of the regulations for section 63, Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

The keys to life - Improving Quality of Life for People with Learning Disabilities [Health and Community Care]

The new learning disability strategy in Scotland, following on from, and building on the principles and successes of The same as you?, the original review of service for people with a learning disability, published in 2000.