SCVO - Policy & Parliament

The links below take you to the sections within the Policy & Parliament channel which have recently been changed or updated in some way or any new pages which have been added.

Legislative, Institutional, Policy & Practice Context - 27 Aug 08 Updated!
The most obvious factor with regard to the range of Human Rights and Equalities legislation is the huge and growing number of component parts with distinct and overlapping authority across regional, national and international institutions.

SCVO Response to 'Tackling Religious Hatred' - March 2003 - 27 Aug 08 Updated!
'Tackling Religious Hatred' was the report of the group set up by the Scottish Executive to examine proposals for tackling crime inspired by sectarianism.

Essential Holyrood recess 22nd August - 22 Aug 08 New!
A catch up on the PQs, motions and petitions published over the past few weeks of Scottish Parliament recess, and Scottish Government consultations on adoption, aquaculture, children's hearings system, and wheelchair and seating services.

SCVO Briefing on 'Business improvement district' charging by local councils - 14 Aug 08 New!
A briefing looking into an issue facing our members faced with an unanticipated bill from their local authority (in one example £500) for falling within a 'Business improvement district'. What follows is interim analysis on this issue.

Too Important to Leave to the Politicians? Event report - 01 Aug 08 New!
Report of SCVO event at the Gathering 2008, SECC Glasgow

How to Lobby the Scottish Parliament - Introduction - 30 Jul 08 Updated!
From SCVO workpack "How to Lobby the Scottish Parliament" The founding Principles of the Scottish Parliament; participation; how to use the workpack.

POLICY REPORT: Supporting Voluntary Sector Engagement with the Skills for Business Network in Scotland – March 2008 - 11 Jul 08 Updated!
A report of Strategic Groups and Forums with papers relating to skills and workforce development is available here

CONFERENCE REPORT: Delivering Better Health, Better Care - Investing in Volunteers: 30 May 2008 - 11 Jul 08 New!
CONFERENCE REPORT and presentations from a joint event by SCVO with Skills for Health and Volunteer Development Scotland held in Edinburgh on 30 May 2008.

CONSULTATION Response to Scottish Executive Consultation on Lifelong Learning - February 2007 - 11 Jul 08 Updated!
"Life Through Learning, Learning Through Life" is the Scottish Executive's Lifelong Learning Strategy which was launched in 2003. This is SCVO's A response to the Consultation Paper: "Lifelong Learning – Building on Success: A discussion of specific issues related to lifelong learning in Scotland".

CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Demerger of Careers Scotland - August 2006 - 11 Jul 08 Updated!
This paper provides the SCVO Response to the Consultation about Careers Scotland's future role.

CONSULTATION RESPONSE : The Apprenticeship (Scotland) Bill - June 2008 - 11 Jul 08 New!
SCVO's response to a Public Consultation by John Park MSP on "The Apprenticeship (Scotland) Bill" - June 2008

CONFERENCE REPORT: Equipping the Community & Voluntary Sector for Health Improvement - 20 March 2007 - 11 Jul 08 Updated!
The voluntary and community sector plays a vital role in improving the health of people across Scotland. There are thousands of voluntary and community based organisations in Scotland that are all addressing the issue of health improvement through community based initiatives, in projects working with families and young people. A report of this event with links to resources and materials for those working in health improvement areas is available on these pages now.

Skills and Workforce Development in the Voluntary Sector - 11 Jul 08 Updated!
This paper provides a brief outline of SCVO's strategy in relation to skills and workforce development in the voluntary sector.

Skills for Scotland - A Lifelong Skills Strategy - 11 Jul 08 Updated!
The Scottish Government published its Skills Strategy, as promised, within the first 100 days of Government. More detail is available here

SCVO Submission to the Calman Commission June 2008 - 18 Jun 08 New!
SCVO response to the initial call for evidence from the Commission on Scottish Devolution ("Calman Commission") June 2008.

Dormant Bank Accounts Fund Consultation and Survey - 16 Jun 08 New!
The Scottish Government has begun its consultation on the priorities for the Dormant Bank Accounts Fund. This online survey offers you the chance to register your opinion on how the money should be spent.

Dormant Banks and Building Society Accounts Scoping Seminar 13th May 08 - 09 Jun 08 Updated!
Report of SCVO/ Scottish Government scoping seminar event for national and intermediary organisations May 13th 2008

Future Scotland - How you can get involved - 06 Jun 08 Updated!
SCVO events, the National Conversation, the Constitutional Commission and other ways to join in the debate.

Dormant Banks and Building Society Accounts Scoping Seminar 13th May 08 - 03 Jun 08 New!
Report of SCVO/ Scottish Government scoping seminar event for national and intermediary organisations May 13th 08