Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Palliative care and assisted dying
Oct. 16 2025
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Palliative care has become a key area of debate during the scrutiny of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. This briefing provides an overview of palliative care in Scotland and provides further information on the relationship between assisted dying and palliative care in other jurisdictions.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill
Oct. 14 2025
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The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill ("the Bill") restates and reforms the law of formation of contract and certain aspects of the law of remedies for breach of contract. It follows recommendations made by the Scottish Law Commission in 2018.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill
Oct. 14 2025
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The Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill seeks to reduce domestic abuse through: (a) the introduction of notification requirements for offenders, (b) greater use of interventions aimed at reducing reoffending, (c) improved data collection, and (d) relevant education in schools.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill
Oct. 08 2025
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The Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Sarah Boyack MSP on 27 March 2025. This Member's Bill seeks to create a new duty on public bodies to promote wellbeing and sustainable development, and to establish a Future Generations Commissioner for Scotland.
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.