Recommendation 14

The Committee calls on the Scottish Government to publish an implementation route map to ensure HIS has the systems and resources in place to adequately inspect and enforce the provisions of the Bill should it become an Act. This should include details and timescales for when suitable training, digital systems and evidence handling processes will be in place. It should also include details of how HIS will be expected to work with other agencies including Police Scotland and local authorities to enforce the provisions of the Bill and the related licensing scheme that is proposed to be regulated under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.