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Scotland Policy

Partnership Agreement: Scottish Executive and the Alcohol Industry
In recognition of our shared aim to reduce alcohol misuse in Scotland, the Scottish Executive and the alcoholic drinks industry have agreed a number of actions as a first step in what we hope will be a long term collaborative approach to fostering a culture which recognises that responsible, moderate consumption can be part of a healthy society.

Plan for Action on Alcohol Problems Update (2007)
This updated plan builds on progress made since the original Plan for Action on Alcohol Problems was published in 2002. It sets out a comprehensive programme of action for the next three years to change drinking cultures and reduce alcohol-related harm through government action, partnership working, and encouraging individuals to take personal responsibility.

Scotland Licensing
Background and development of Scottish Alcohol Licensing. 

Plan For Action on Alcohol Problems (2002)
A Plan for Action on alcohol problems was published in January 2002. The key priorities in the Plan are to reduce binge drinking, because of the harmful social and individual consequences and to reduce harmful drinking by children and young people because of the particular health and social risks. 
Summary of the Plan

Anti-Social Behaviour (Scotland) Act
Links to information on the Anti-Social Behaviour (Scotland) Act, due to start coming into force from Autumn 2004. Anti-social behaviour encompasses a wide range of behaviour including street drinking, noisy pubs and clubs and drunken behaviour.

Local Planning Document Framework (3 year strategy plans)   
The Plan for Action on alcohol problems, published in January 2002, required Alcohol Action Teams (AATs) to draw up, publish by April 2003 and subsequently implement a local strategy covering a period of at least 3 years. This framework informs AATs of the information to be included in the plans. Copies of these plans are available on the AAT pages.              

Mind the Gaps  
Report of the joint working group on meeting the needs of people with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health problems.     

Alcohol Problems Support and Treatment Services Framework   
This framework is for all who plan, commission and manage support and treatment services for people with alcohol problems in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.              

The Scottish Ministerial Advisory Committee on Alcohol Problems 
This committee advises the Scottish Executive on policy, priorities and strategic planning in relation to tackling alcohol misuse in Scotland.  

Community Health Partnerships
Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) are being established as a result of the NHS Reform (Scotland) Bill. It is anticipated they will be involved in planning and delivery of alcohol services.

Information is also available on the relevant alcohol misuse legislation.