Scottish Government

Tuesday 30/04/2013

Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Gender Evidence Review [Research]

This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to gender.

Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Evidence Review [Research]

This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Pregnancy and Maternity Evidence Review [Research]

This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to pregnancy and maternity.

Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Religion and Belief Evidence Review [Research]

This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to religion.

Monday 29/04/2013

Europe 2020: Scottish National Reform Programme 2013 [Economy]

This Report sets out the actions that are being taken forward across Scotland to support the delivery of the ambitions set out in Europe 2020.

Death Certification Test Site Evaluation [Research]

An evaluation of the implementation of a new death certification process in two test site areas (Dumfires & Galloway and Dundee) following the introduction of the Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011.

Death Certification Test Site Evaluation - Research Findings [Research]

Summary of the main findings from the evaluation of a new death certification process in two test sites in Scotland.

Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 - Consultation - Commencement and Regulations [Environment]

This consultation paper seeks comments on proposals for the commencement of parts of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 and the first set of regulations under the Act.

Scottish Government First Annual Report on the implementation and operation of Part 3 (Financial Provisions) of the Scotland Act 2012 [Economy]

The report describes progress on the implementaion of the financial provisions of the Scotland Act 2012.

Friday 26/04/2013

One Year Job Guarantee for Nurses and Midwives:Guidance 2012/2013 [Health and Community Care]

Guidance for newly registered nurses and midwives to join the National Internship Scheme, run by NES.

Guidance on applying the Waste Hierarchy [Environment]

Guidance on the statutory duty to apply the waste hierarchy.

CONSULTATION ON INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY – GUIDE FOR COMMISSIONERS [Health and Community Care]

Advocacy has an important role to play in supporting people to express their views. This consultation seeks view on a revision to the Guide for Commissioners last published in 2010. The Guide has been updated to reflect Commissioner's statutory responsibilities for the provision of independent advocacy.

The Scottish Government response to the review of proposals to improve arrangements for the Independent Monitoring of Prisons [Law, Order and Public Safety]

The Scottish Government response to the review of proposals to improve arrangements for the Independent Monitoring of Prisons

Training Resource Manual - Volume 1 - Legislation and Procedures [Education and Training]

Volume 1 contains the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 and new rules.

Training Resource Manual - Volume 2 - Children's Hearings Handbook [Education and Training]

Volume 2 is primarily about children - the problems that some of them face, the environment in which they live, their needs, their rights and the services that are provided to meet those needs as well as how best to communicate with them and the adults who are present at hearings.

Currency Choices for an Independent Scotland: Response to the Fiscal Commission Working Group [Economy]

This is the first in a series of papers which sets out the Scottish Government’s response to the findings and recommendations of the Fiscal Commission Working Group’s Macroeconomic Framework report. This paper focuses on the choice of currency and operation of monetary policy. Further papers from the Fiscal Commission Working Group on financial stability and the fiscal framework will follow in due course.

Taxi and Private Hire Car Market and Local Licensing Regimes, 2012 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

The review identifies policy approaches adopted by local licensing authorities including on: vehicle specifications; training requirements; and administrative processes.

Mental Health Strategy Easy Read [Health and Community Care]

Easy Read version of Mental Health Strategy for Scotland 2012-15

Thursday 25/04/2013

Getting Our Priorities Right [Health and Community Care]

Updated good practice guidance for all agencies and practitioners working with children, young people and families affected by problematic alcohol and/or drug use

Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill: Equality Impact Assessment [Government]

Report of the Equality Impact Assessment undertaken in respect of the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill.