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Inquiry into the use of the made affirmative procedure during the coronavirus pandemic
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Published: Thursday 10 Feb 2022 (DPLRS062022R12)
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Summary of evidence
Introduction
What is the made affirmative procedure?
Clarity and accessibility of law
The test for using the made affirmative procedure
Made affirmative instruments reported by the Committee under its remit
Clarity and accessibility of law - evidence
Conclusions and recommendations
Changes to how made affirmative instruments are brought forward
Test of urgency - evidence
Conclusions and recommendations
Future made affirmative powers - evidence
Conclusions and recommendations
An expedited affirmative procedure - background
An expedited affirmative procedure - evidence
Conclusions and recommendations
Broader themes - evidence
Conclusions
Final thoughts
Annex A - witnesses and those who contributed written submissions
Annex B - Relevant extract of Rule 10.3 of the Scottish Parliament's Standing Orders
Annex C - Made affirmative instruments reported under ground (i): that the drafting appears to be defective
Image: Made affirmative instruments considered since the start of Session 4 (2011) to the end of 2019
Image: Scottish Government instruments laid and drawn to the Parliament's attention over the last two full reporting years (not including 2020/21 which was a shorter year because of the Scottish Parliament election)
Image: Made affirmative instruments laid between 20 March 2020 and 1 February 2022 to deal with the pandemic broken down by the laying power
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