Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Affordable Housing Supply Programme
Apr. 22 2025
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This briefing provides information on the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme. It includes information on the budget, and how the programme is managed. It also considers progress towards the Scottish Government's target to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) SPICe Style and Writing Guide (Updated 2025)
Apr. 08 2025
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Our job is to write briefings for MSPs that are clear, accurate, concise, accessible, impartial and relevant. This guide provides guidelines on our writing style, on using plain language and on using our templates.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill
Mar. 18 2025
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The Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill creates a new standalone statutory offence of dog theft, with an aggravation for the theft of an assistance dog. It also allows victims to make a victim statement about the effect of the crime on them to the court.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Exploring Employability Funding Allocation in Scotland
Mar. 13 2025
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This report examines the impact of funding delays on employability services in Scotland, using survey data and qualitative interviews.Note: This presents the results of a research project carried out by Dr Seemab Farooqi (Lecture at University of Dundee Business School) as part of the SPICe Academic Fellowship programme. Views presented are those of
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill
Mar. 12 2025
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The Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill is a Member's Bill introduced in the Parliament on 17 December 2024 by Graham Simpson MSP. This briefing provides information on the Bill and sets out the process for the introduction and consideration of a Member's Bill in the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Approaches to recall of elected representatives
Mar. 12 2025
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This briefing provides an overview of the typical features of mechanisms for recalling elected representatives. The briefing also summarises proposed and operational recall mechanisms in the United Kingdom, and examples of recall mechanisms in other countries.This SPICe briefing has been prepared by Bruce McCall as part of a work experience placement in the Environment,
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill
Mar. 06 2025
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The Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill implements recommendations for reforming and updating aspects of the law on commercial leases which Scotland's law reform body, the Scottish Law Commission, made in its Report on Aspects of Leases: Termination.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Scotland's care system for children and young people: subject profile 2025 update
Mar. 03 2025
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This subject profile provides an introduction to the care system for children and young people in Scotland. It gives an overview of policy issues, recent developments and legislation in these areas. It has been designed as a resource for MSPs and their staff to help answer constituent queries.