Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Key Issues for Session 6 - 2023 Update
Nov. 29 2023
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This briefing has been produced by researchers in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). It provides updates on some of the key issues SPICe identified as likely to be of particular interest at the start of Session 6 along with a number of new policy issues that have emerged since May 2021.The briefing is intended to assist MSPs and their staff, who are encouraged to
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill
Nov. 24 2023
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The Scottish Government introduced the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill in September 2023. The bill gives Scottish Ministers the powers to develop a new package of rural policy and support. This briefing includes an explanation of what the bill does, as well as background information on rural policy development to date.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill
Nov. 15 2023
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The Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill seeks to make sure that there are robust, clear and transparent mechanisms in place for investigating complaints, allegations of misconduct, or other issues of concern in relation to the conduct of police officers and staff of policing bodies operating in Scotland.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Intergovernmental activity update Q3 2023
Oct. 26 2023
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This update gives an overview of intergovernmental activity of relevance to the Scottish Parliament between the Scottish Government and the UK Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive during quarter three (July-September) of 2023.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Bile Cìs Luchd-tadhail (Alba) (Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill
Oct. 20 2023
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Tha Bile Cìs Luchd-tadhail (Alba) (“am Bile”) ag amas air leigeil le ùghdarrasan ionadail cìs a thoirt a-steach, ma thogras iad, air àiteachan-fuirich thar oidhche anns na sgìrean aca. Tha am pàipear-ullachaidh seo ag innse nan adhbharan a tha reachdas ga thoirt a-steach, cùl-fhiosrachadh a’ Bhile agus na h-atharrachaidhean a tha am Bile a’ moladh. Chan eil e na
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Mobile (Park) Homes
Oct. 10 2023
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This briefing provides an overview of the law and policy on mobile home sites where people live permanently. It does not cover people staying in mobile homes on holiday sites or people renting a mobile home.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Report from a partial evaluation of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016
Oct. 05 2023
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This report comprises a partial evaluation of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. It was commissioned by the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments (SPPA) Committee and undertaken by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). The report provides background on the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016, sets out the findings of the evaluation, and
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Trees, forests and hedges - some frequently asked questions
Oct. 05 2023
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Trees, forests and hedges can provide numerous benefits. However, they can sometimes be the source of interest, concern or dispute in communities and neighbourhoods. This briefing outlines the main rules which can be used to deal with disputes, the rules on creating and removing forests and woodlands, and some of the ways in which the law protects trees. It is not legal