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Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3
Author: Anne Jepson, Health and Social Care, SPICe
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Published: Thursday 12 Mar 2026 (SB 26-19)
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Introduction
What is in the Bill?
Stage 1 Scrutiny
Part 1 - Permitted premises
Clinical oversight and training
Age restriction
Enforcement
Offences and penalties
Compliance with regulatory requirements
Data gathering
Public awareness
Wider issues
Part 2 - Certification of death and authorisation of cremation
Government response to Stage 1 report
Stage 1 debate
Financial Resolution
Stage 2 Consideration
UKIMA – UK Internal Market Act
Meaning of 'non-surgical procedure'
Meaning of ‘permitted premises’
Age verification
Standards, guidance and requirements for providers
Costs to, and support for, providers
Risk-based approach and risk management
Power to make further provision about non-surgical procedures
Enforcement
Minor and technical, and Review of Part 1
Commencement
Overview of main changes at Stage 2
Stage 3 amendments
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