Scotland's Commissioner Landscape - A Strategic Approach

Author: Kelly Eagle

PDF Published: Friday 19 Apr 2024 (SB 24-18)

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- Summary
- Introduction
- Research aims and objectives
  - Detailed objectives of the proposed research
  - Importance of identifying international Commissioner models
- Evolution of Commissioner landscape in Scotland
- Mapping of existing Commissioner functions and duties in Scotland
  - Current Commissioner model
  - Current Commissioners & budgets
  - Proposed Commissioners
  - Identification of duplication in functions and duties
  - Considerations for the coherence of Scotland's Commissioner model
- Comparative analysis of international Commissioner models
  - Comparative case study – Human Rights Commissioner
  - Commissioner models in the UK
    
    England/UK-wide
    
    Wales
    
    Northern Ireland
  - Commissioner models in international contexts
    
    Canada
    
    New Zealand
- Annex A – Scottish Commissioners in Detail
  - Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland
  - Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
  - Scottish Commissioner for Children and Young People
  - Scottish Human Rights Commission
  - Scottish Information Commissioner
  - Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
  - Standards Commission for Scotland
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A flow chart showing the potential duplication of functions and duties between UK Commissions, UK Public Bodies, Scottish Commissions, and Scottish Public Bodies.

Image: Figure 1: Scottish Human Rights Commission potential duplication of functions and duties

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Image: Figure 1: Scottish Human Rights Commission potential duplication of functions and duties

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