Consultation deadlines

Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland and the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner are currently seeking views on the potential use of live facial recognition by Police Scotland. Deadline for views: 4 May.

This bill aims to support the protection and restoration of Scotland’s natural environment, and to assist the delivery of the Scottish Government’s net zero and biodiversity objectives. Deadline for views: 9 May

Transport currently accounts for our largest share of greenhouse gas emissions. This plan identifies the key challenges and opportunities currently facing the transport sector in decarbonisation. Deadline for feedback 19 May.

Consultation on lawsuits or threats of legal action that engage abusive litigation tactics on matters of public interest and how the Scottish Government should respond. Deadline for feedback: 23 May.

Scottish Government is seeking views on giving local authorities in Scotland the power to introduce a cruise ship levy in all, or part, of their area if they choose to do so. Deadline for feedback is 30 May.

Edinburgh council want to hear your views about the actions they're taking to end poverty in Edinburgh. Deadline for feedback is 30 May.

This consultation seeks views on how powers within the Housing (Scotland) Bill could be used to exempt certain types of properties from rent control and the circumstances where rents could be increased above the level of any introduced rent cap. Deadline is 18 July.

Edinburgh Council have a revised set of polling arrangements on which they would like your feedback. Deadline 18 July.

As some condition-specific Scottish Government policies approach the end of their planned duration, they have begun reviewing our approach and we are seeking views on what should be prioritised. Deadline: 20 July.