Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill - Briefing Prior to Stage 3
Dec. 10 2026
View source webpage
This briefing supports Members in their consideration of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3. The briefing summarises the provisions of the Bill as introduced, some of the main debates at Stage 1, how the Bill was amended at Stage 2, and some of the wider process-related debates around the Bill.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: consideration in advance of Stage 3
Mar. 10 2026
View source webpage
This briefing summarises scrutiny of the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill to date in advance of the Parliament's consideration at Stage 3. It sets out details of how the Bill was amended at Stage 2 and other significant developments or areas of debate.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill - Briefing prior to Stage 3
Mar. 10 2026
View source webpage
This publication briefs Members of the Scottish Parliament on the provisions of the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill and the key debates and amendments in relation to the Bill during Parliament's consideration at Stages 1 and 2 of the Bill process.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Dissolution of the Scottish Parliament
Mar. 10 2026
View source webpage
Dissolution marks the end of a Session of the Scottish Parliament. This briefing explains the current arrangements governing timing of elections, dissolution, and the practical consequences that follow.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Assessing the council tax against the principles of "good" tax policymaking
Mar. 06 2026
View source webpage
This briefing presents the findings of research undertaken as part of an Academic Fellowship based in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) between June and November 2025. It explores how the council tax aligns with the six principles of Scottish tax policymaking, set out in the Scottish Government's 2021 Framework for Tax. Any views expressed are those of the
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill - consideration prior to Stage 3
Mar. 02 2026
View source webpage
The Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill would clarify that certain digital assets are things which can be owned. This briefing looks at key scrutiny issues in advance of Stage 3, including around what is captured by the definition, application of the Bill in practice and the concepts of control and exclusive control.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The impact of tightening finances on Scotland's universities
Feb. 24 2026
View source webpage
This briefing considers the financial challenges faced by Scottish universities, examining the potential root causes of the current situation, the impact on university students and staff, and how the sector might move forward. The research was carried out by the authors as part of the SPICe Fellowship Scheme and the views expressed in this briefing are the views of the authors, not those
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC
Feb. 12 2026
View source webpage
Stage 3 proceedings for the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill are due to take place on 17 February 2026. This briefing outlines the main issues considered during Stages 1 and 2.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Feb. 10 2026
View source webpage
The Visitor Levy (Amendment) Bill was introduced on 6 January 2026. The Bill aims to modify the Visitor Levy Act 2024. It will allow local authorities to charge a visitor levy as a fixed amount or different fixed amounts- currently they can only charge a percentage of the cost of an overnight stay - and makes other changes to the operation of the levy.