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
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill
Jul. 11 2025
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The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 5 June 2025. The Bill introduces a new tax, called the Scottish Building Safety Levy, to be charged on the construction or conversion of residential property developments. The proceeds of the levy are intended to contribute to the costs of cladding remediation in Scotland. This briefing provides
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Child abduction
Jul. 07 2025
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Child abduction refers to the removal or retention of a child, often by one parent, without legal authority to do so. The briefing describes the law on child abduction as it applies to children usually living in Scotland. Abduction by a parent or family member is the primary focus of this briefing.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Neurodevelopmental Pathways and Waiting Times in Scotland
Jun. 24 2025
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The number of children and adults seeking assessments for conditions such as autism and ADHD has grown dramatically over the last decade. This has led to increased pressure on Scotland's neurodevelopmental services. This briefing examines the current provision for neurodevelopmental assessment in Scotland, with a focus on diagnostic pathways and waiting times across NHS
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Post-Legislative Scrutiny in the Scottish Parliament in Session 6: A Strategic
Jun. 18 2025
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During Session 6 of the Scottish Parliament, post-legislative scrutiny was declared to be a strategic priority. This briefing provides an evaluation of the post-legislative scrutiny undertaken by committees during Session 6. It highlights the full post-legislative scrutiny inquiries undertaken by committees (i.e. where a formal inquiry was followed by a written report), as well as
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
May. 27 2025
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Community wealth building is an approach to economic development. The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill aims to ensure that local authorities and other parts of the public sector implement community wealth building across Scotland. This briefing presents background information and relevant research, before setting out the provisions of the Bill.