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Our briefing also argues that: Tackling inequality must be the key driver of government policy and legislation,We do, however, welcome the changing focus within the Scottish Government’s refreshed economic strategy,This changing focus must underpin and connect government policy across every portfolio.,Parliament, local government, public bodies and civil society all have a crucial role to play.,[xxviii] Eradicating inequality must be the primary goal of national and local government and public

Economist Thomas Piketty recently highlighted that government action can curb excessive inequality[iii,[vi] Why the Government's introduction of employment tribunal fees has caused controversy, Herald Scotland,[viii] Carers Legislation – Consultation on Proposals – January 2014, Scottish Government (2014), p2.,charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance

Land Reform Bill The Scottish Government’s response to the LRRG has been encouraging and we support the,Responsibilities Policy which will ensure that momentum is maintained behind land reform and that successive governments,family trusts to avoid tax, then OSCR should be using its regulatory powers to investigate the governance,charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance

The reaction to the Scottish Government's new economic strategy (especially by the private sector) has,Governments can influence the economy but, despite their futile attempts, they can’t influence economic,Of course that old argument about government not interfering in the economy or markets only holds true,everyone else’s – is that when the market changes to their disadvantage they want all too willing governments

But this astonishing figure is not reflected in policy circles, the media or government response in Scotland,Our joint statement calls on both governments to: Use analysis of how legislation will impact on different

As the Scottish Government announces its programme later today, it’s worth noting that over one fifth,That must be the starting point for the new Cabinet, for the Government programme and for whatever comes

Fund in future: “Such a situation would give rise to a risk that local authorities – or future governments,of caring[ix] The Stage 2 debate reflected concerns amongst parliamentarians about the Scottish Government,who are part of a family facing exceptional pressure, or (b)> More widely, we urge the Scottish Government,Ensuring Effective Review We welcome work being done by the Scottish Government to review, evaluate and,Given the critical nature of the Fund and the concerns outlined above, both Government and parliamentary

Opportunities to embed a rights based approach There have been opportunities for the Scottish Government,The issue of access to food sits across a range of Scottish Government policy portfolios and key groups,It must be a key element of government (at all levels) and sit at the heart of policy and legislation,It must mean something to people and communities affected by government policy.,With the ability to create social security policy, even on a relatively small scale, how can governments