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Stakeholders say that the real issues affecting crofters remain untouched by the proposals set out in the Crofting & Scottish Land Court Bill. Yesterday, Eilidh Ross of @Camusconsulting said 'The biggest thing about this Bill is what it doesn't do'👇 👉 https://t.co/NmkcxTo2r7
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The Crofting & Scottish Land Court Bill proposes that neighbours can report suspected breaches of crofting duties. Yesterday, Katie MacKay of @FSMSolicitors says this 'should not be encouraged in any way, shape or form.'👇 Missed the session? 👉 https://t.co/2VQVTsuGS6
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Tomorrow, we welcome legal stakeholders to help us scrutinise the Crofting & Scottish Land Court Bill. @Lawscot @inksters @RegistersOfScot @fmslawgroup @Camusconsulting We then consider - Plant Health (Export Certification) (Scot) Amend Order 2025 9am👉 https://t.co/3eSP5NoB6w
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Yesterday, Convener Finlay Carson MSP delivered a speech on our behalf during the Stage 1 debate of the Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill. The Bill was then passed unanimously by the Chamber. Listen in 👇
Dogs are members of the family and should not be considered mere property. The emotional harm of losing your pet to theft should also be reflected during sentencing.
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On behalf of the Rural Affairs and Island Committee, I’m delighted to support Maurice Golden's Dog Theft Bill! Dogs are pets, not property.
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Fisheries management measures in Scottish Waters Caitlin Turner of @Youth4Seas makes a plea that hard decisions be made by politicians when creating marine policy so that 'our shared resource' be preserved & achieve conservation objectives👇 Session👉 https://t.co/j6gYcvt3gj
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Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods)(Scot)Order 2025 Keith Whyte of @Aberdeenshire yesterday encouraged industry, sector representatives & the government to work together to overcome the challenges of marine protection in Scotland👇 Session👉 https://t.co/DT6Xzv3K9c
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2moro, we take evidence from stakeholders, the Cab Sec & officials on proposed fisheries management measures for offshore Marine Protected Areas in Scottish Waters. Responses received to our call for views👉 https://t.co/DW1dTf1fYI Join us live at 9am👉 https://t.co/0DIB0c6iEp
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We've received an interim update from @scotgov on salmon farming in Scotland👇 Cab Sec @MairiGougeon says this represents '6 months of concentrated activity by Government, the sector & partners to plan & implement change.' The update 👉 https://t.co/HrSxvt6eEk
NEW REPORT: FOLLOW-UP INQUIRY INTO SALMON FARMING IN SCOTLAND We call for an immediate timetable to address concerns over the long-term viability of the industry. Release👉 https://t.co/JFlxzHSjFc Report👉 https://t.co/3zCzYX1MHD Convener, @fincarson MSP tells you more 👇
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We've published our Stage 1 report on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill. In it, we back proposals to set the first legally-binding biodiversity targets in Scotland. Release👉 https://t.co/PtPaX3LmhF Report👉 https://t.co/h6AE6PxKLy What our Convener has to say👇
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"People have been allowed to live in Glasgow & New York who have a croft... many would regard that as unfair." Today, Andrew Thin said the Bill would allow @CroftingScot to enact enforcement in a more streamlined way, while still protecting rights👇 👉 https://t.co/yYcgZ5ZbDw
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Tomorrow, we consider the Free Range Poultrymeat Marketing Standards Regs 2025, hearing from @JimFairlieLogie & officials. We then start formal evidence on the Crofting & Scottish Land Court Bill, hearing from @CroftingScot. Join us @ 9am👉 https://t.co/tFjTcyU7MY
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During our visit, we also heard from a croft dependent on meat production and from a multi-tasking crofter who helps run the North Talisker common grazing, sheep stock club and hydro company. Our formal scrutiny starts @ Holyrood this Wednesday @ 9am👉 https://t.co/LrK5gE23MG
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This weekend, we visited the fantastic Isle of Skye to hear how the Crofting & Scottish Land Court Bill might impact crofting communities. We heard about a mixed crofting approach with livestock, horticulture and trees & from producers of organic vegetable boxes.
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Tha sinn a’ dèanamh air an Eilean Sgitheanach mar phàirt den sgrùdadh againn air Bile na Croitearachd ⁊ Cùirt an Fhearainn. Bidh sinn a’ coinneachadh ri croitearan gus tuigse fhaighinn air na tha a’ toirt buaidh air a’ choimhearsnachd croitearachd. https://t.co/3RDvxWt6sn
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We're off to visit crofts on the Isle of Skye as part of our scrutiny of the Crofting & Scotland Land Court Bill We'll meet crofters from the north-west to the south-east of the island to get to the heart of issues facing the crofting community. Release👉 https://t.co/LffX5k1P3u
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The proposed Good Food Nation plan was the focus of our session this morning. Vicki Swales, @RSPBScotland & Scottish Food Coalition, highlighted both general consensus around the plan’s outcomes but also gaps on key issues 📺⬇️
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🆕We've opened a call for views on plans to prohibit or restrict certain fishing methods in conservation and protected areas of the sea around Scotland. Tell us what you think of the plans by Friday 12 September: https://t.co/VKEhIw36yP
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If you’d like to learn more about recent developments in food policy in Scotland and about the Good Food Nation Plan for Scotland in general, check out these blogs posted by SPICe today👇 https://t.co/Q6LMahftG4
Tomorrow, we hold a roundtable to discuss the proposed National Good Food Nation Plan. We'll hear from; @NFFNUK
@NFUStweets Scottish Food Commission Food Standards Scotland @onekindtweet Scottish Food Coalition & @FDFScotland Join us @ 10am👉 https://t.co/6bQKhaYcWP
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Tomorrow, we hold a roundtable to discuss the proposed National Good Food Nation Plan. We'll hear from; @NFFNUK
@NFUStweets Scottish Food Commission Food Standards Scotland @onekindtweet Scottish Food Coalition & @FDFScotland Join us @ 10am👉 https://t.co/6bQKhaYcWP
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