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Self-referral forensic medical services - retention period for evidence: consultation
The landmark Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 received Royal Assent on 20 January 2021. This consultation seeks views on the appropriate retention period for evidence collected in the course of self-referral forensic medical services.
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Adult social care: independent review
The Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland was led by Derek Feeley, a former Scottish Government Director General for Health and Social Care and Chief Executive of NHS Scotland. Mr Feeley was supported by an Advisory Panel comprising Scottish and International experts.
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A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres
In June 2020 we launched an independent collaborative review of the progress and scope of the 2013 Town Centre Action Plan. The Review group was asked to build on our town centre first approach and develop a refreshed vision for our towns and the means to achieve it.
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A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres: easy read
Easy read version of A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres
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Information relating to autism post diagnostic pilot 2020: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
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Trade: our vision
The trade vision sets out our trade principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance. These principles are rooted in Scotland’s National Performance Framework and will underpin the trading and investment relationships we want for Scotland.
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If not now, when? - Social Renewal Advisory Board report: January 2021
The Social Renewal Advisory Board was set up by Scottish Ministers to make proposals that can renew Scotland once we start to emerge from the pandemic. The final report “If not now, when?”, sets a course towards this future.
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Cabinet on the Referendums Bill and Programme for Government 2020: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
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Taking account of climate and circular economy considerations in public procurement: SPPN 1/2021
This policy note clarifies expectations with respect to climate and circular economy considerations, aligning recently strengthened climate change reporting duties and current procurement policy and legislation which already requires public bodies to consider and act on opportunities to improve environmental wellbeing. It highlights that public bodies should use their public procurement spend to support climate and circular economy ambitions.
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Future fisheries: management strategy - 2020 to 2030
Through the delivery of our Future Fisheries Management Strategy we set our vision for Scotland to be a world class fishing nation, delivering responsible and sustainable fisheries management.