Policy Consultations

Updates to the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed updates to parts of volume 1 of the Code of Practice made under section 274 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”), focusing specifically on the use of restraint and seclusion. Closes 29th October.

Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display

Proposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act. Closes 2nd October.

Proposed Changes to SSSC Registration Requirements

This consultation seeks your views on various proposed changes to registration requirements which will further strengthen the SSSC’s ability to deliver their public protection functions. Closes 24th September.

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The National Conversation

A major new research project – underpinned by the University of Oxford – is asking the public to ‘take a minute’ to share their vision of their community and the country. The aim is to conduct the country’s most comprehensive mapping to date of the public’s shared vision for the future. Closes at the end of the summer.

Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls

Further protections for women and girls from violence and abuse are being considered as part of this consultation including consideration of a new law on the creation of deepfake intimate images. Closes 31st August.

National Strategy for Community Justice: Review of 2022 Strategy

A consultation to support the statutory review of the National Strategy for Community Justice. Closes 20th August.

Public Service Reform: Pre-budget Scrutiny 2027-28

A consultation asking how barriers to progress with reform can be overcome; how preventative approaches to spending can be promoted; and how the delivery of public services can be simplified. Closes 14th August.

Public Consultation - Draft Domestic Abuse Guideline

The Scottish Sentencing Council is preparing a guideline on domestic abuse offences. This consultation asks questions on the content of the guidance contained within the guideline, and on its potential impact. Closes 6th August.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Growing Up in the Online World National Consultation

YouthLink Scotland welcomes the opportunity to continue engaging with the UK Government on the development of effective, evidence-led online safety policy. We support education to go hand in hand with legislation and a co-ordinated, cross sectorial public health approach as an essential next step, with youth work as a central pillar.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Draft Infrastructure Strategy (2027–2037) Consultation

YouthLink Scotland supports the Scottish Government’s ambition to establish a long-term, strategic and place-based framework for infrastructure planning and investment.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to Independent Professional Advisor for Future School Reform: Call for Children & Young People’s Organisations Views

Youth work perspectives on the role that partnership can play in improving young people's experience of school, and the implications for funding and school governance?

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Equality & Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy

The vision to support strong, resilient, inclusive communities where everyone enjoys the realisation of their human rights aligns closely with the ethos of Scotland’s youth work sector. It complements YouthLink Scotland’s mission as the National Agency for Youth Work in Scotland.

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