Tag: legislation

Scottish government proposes private renting reforms

Scottish News

Peter Laing - March 30, 2015

The Scottish government today announced plans to reform private tenancy laws, protecting renters from short-notice evictions and abuses of their rights. The process will begin...

New legislation safeguards sharks against anglers

In Brief

Guest - March 30, 2012

Changes introduced by the Scottish Government mean vulnerable species of sharks, skates and rays now have greater protection, over and above EU legislation. The Scottish...

End tap scald tragedies with new law, say campaigners

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - January 8, 2012

HOUSEHOLD taps should be fitted with compulsory temperature regulators to prevent scalds, say campaigners. Around 500 toddlers are severely burned by hot tap water every...

Scotland expected to ban air rifles

Deadline News Journalist - November 22, 2009

By Andrea McCallum A NEW agreement between Westminster and Holyrood could see air rifles being banned from Scotland’s streets. Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy secured the deal,...