Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill
Oct. 02 2025
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The Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill was introduced on 2 June 2025. Part 1 of the Bill aims to modernise and strengthen crofting by amending crofting law. Part 2 of the Bill seeks to merge the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill and the European
Sep. 30 2025
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This briefing looks at human rights issues relating to proposals in the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. These include the risks of a legal challenge on human rights grounds and systems for effective scrutiny and monitoring.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Digital assets in Scots law
Sep. 25 2025
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This briefing examines the law relating to 'digital assets' in Scotland, including with reference to developments in other jurisdictions and internationally. It also reviews proposals for reform of Scots law in anticipation of the introduction of a bill on digital assets.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Definitions of terminal illness in assisted dying legislation
Sep. 25 2025
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This briefing firstly sets out the definition of terminal illness in the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. It then explores other definitions of terminal illness as set out in existing or proposed legislation in the UK and overseas.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Men's mental health in Scotland
Sep. 22 2025
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This briefing summarises emerging trends in mental health challenges affecting men in Scotland. Drawing on current research findings, it highlights gender-specific patterns in areas such as suicide, loneliness and social isolation, the mental health impacts of fatherhood, and drug, alcohol, and gambling-related harm. This briefing also outlines existing Scottish policy approaches and
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
Sep. 18 2025
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The Ecocide (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Monica Lennon MSP on 29 May 2025. This Member's Bill seeks to create a criminal offence of ecocide.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC
Sep. 15 2025
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The Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill proposes two changes. The first is to require schools to consider pupils’ views when parents withdraw them from Religious Observance or Religious and Moral Education. The second is to amend the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Getting the inactive active: Barriers to physical inactivity and potential policy
Sep. 11 2025
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This report presents the results of research which explored what could be done differently to address existing structural disadvantages and increase levels of participation in physical activity. The research explores the current social, political, cultural and economic barriers that limit engagement in physical activity and, through interviews with key stakeholders, identifies
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
Sep. 09 2025
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The Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Daniel Johnson MSP on 17 March 2025. This briefing explores the current policy landscape, recent policy developments and discussions, and then explores the provisions of the Bill.