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Communities Committee
Calls for evidence: The Scottish Parliament Communities Committee has agreed to call for evidence seeking views from all interested parties on the general principles of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Bill which was introduced by the Scottish Executive on 29 October 2003. Deadline: Friday 30th January. Communities Committee
Justice 1 Committee
The list of submissions received in relation to the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill is posted on the Justice 1 Committee site.
Justice 2 Committee
Meets on 13.1.04 at 2pm (see side bar) to take evidence on the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Bill. Agenda and Papers.
Posted by MM on Fri 9th Jan 2004 at 2:58 pmUpdate
“Scots sidelined in emergencies bill: The First Minister of Scotland will not have the power to declare a state of emergency north of the border under sweeping new powers announced yesterday to tackle terror attacks and other major incidents [. . .] Jack McConnell confirmed yesterday that any such decision would be taken at Westminster although an emergency could be declared in Scotland alone. . .” Courier.
“Protecting our rights: [. . .] The bill, say ministers, will streamline civil protection procedures to meet the challenges of the new century. Yet this is no mere tidying up exercise [. . .] We do live in frightening, bewildering times. That is even more reason for holding tight to a sense of perspective, and not trading our liberties lightly. . .” Herald. Comment.
Following posted on 7.1.03 at 3.11pm
Media
“Emergency powers plan published: Sweeping new powers to tackle major terror attacks and other emergencies, have been proposed by ministers. The Civil Contingency Bill will update emergency laws dating back 80 years. . .” BBC
“Blunkett climbs down on emergency powers: Warnings that Government plans for dealing with major terrorist attacks could threaten civil liberties have led to significant amendments to a new Bill . . .” Evening Times
Press Release
“UK Civil Contingencies Bill: A new Bill designed to strengthen the UK’s response to emergency situations has been introduced in the House of Commons by the UK government with Scottish Ministers agreeing that it will include provisions for Scotland. . .“ Scot. Exec.
See also
UK Resilience - Comprehensive official links relating to CCB and consultations. N.B. Link on Executive press release does not work.
Scot. Exec. civil emergencies page.
Posted by MM on Thu 8th Jan 2004 at 9:23 pm“Scottish MPs ‘favoured’ hanging: Papers made public for the first time have revealed the strength of opposition among Scots MPs to the permanent abolition of hanging. . .” BBC
“Death Penalty Row” Daily Record.
“Bid to Ban the Belt: There was no backing from the Scottish Office to ban corporal punishment in schools. . .” Daily Record
Posted by MM on Fri 2nd Jan 2004 at 3:24 pmCriminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003: (Commencement No 3 and Revocation) Order 2003:
“This circular contains basic information on the second tranche of provisions of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 that are being brought into effect by the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (Commencement No 3 and Revocation) Order 2003.” (.pdf) Scot. Executive
Includes provisions relating to the physical punishment of children
“children, physical punishment and the law: A guide for Parents in Scotland
From 27 October 2003, it will be illegal to punish children by: Shaking - Hitting on the head - Using a belt, cane, slipper, wooden spoon or other implement . . .” Scot. Executive