Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Hate Crime and Misogyny
Sep. 02 2025
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This briefing seeks to inform consideration of the Scottish Government's proposal to add sex to the characteristics covered by the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
Sep. 01 2025
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The Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 2 June 2025 by Katy Clark MSP. The Bill proposes reform to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This briefing provides background to the Bill and summarises some of the key proposals within the Bill, as introduced.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill
Sep. 01 2025
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The Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Meghan Gallacher MSP on 14 May 2025. This Member's Bill seeks to create a criminal offence of destroying, damaging or desecrating a war memorial.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Aug. 25 2025
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The Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is a Government Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 17 June 2025. It takes forward a number of changes intended to meet various recommendations of the 2020 Independent Care Review (also known as The Promise).
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) A review of inter-governmental cooperation and communication during Ukraine
Aug. 20 2025
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This briefing examines the collaboration and communication that took place between the Government of the United Kingdom, the Scottish Government, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA) and Local Authorities in the implementation of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and the Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme. It draws together the learnings to inform the response
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill
Aug. 20 2025
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This Member's Bill provides for: (a) a new criminal offence of paying for sexual acts; (b) the repeal of an existing offence dealing with soliciting by people in prostitution, along with the quashing of existing convictions for that offence; and (c) a right to assistance and support for people in prostitution.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Intergovernmental activity update Q2 2025
Jul. 31 2025
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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 two (April to June) of 2025.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The intergovernmental relations 'reset': one year on
Jul. 31 2025
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One year on from the 2024 UK General Election, this briefing examines progress and developments relevant to the UK Government's commitment to 'reset' its relationship with the devolved Governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The briefing focuses particularly on intergovernmental relations between the UK and Scottish Governments.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Links between Climate Change and Health in Scotland
Jul. 22 2025
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This briefing summarises the links between climate change and health in Scotland. It gives an overview of direct and indirect impacts on physical and mental health, outlines some key approaches and describes responses to reduce the impact of climate change on health and wellbeing. The briefing addresses the ways in which socio-economic and health inequalities