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.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Hate Crime and Misogyny
Sep. 02 2025
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This briefing seeks to inform consideration of the Scottish Government's proposal to add sex to the characteristics covered by the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
Sep. 01 2025
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The Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 2 June 2025 by Katy Clark MSP. The Bill proposes reform to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This briefing provides background to the Bill and summarises some of the key proposals within the Bill, as introduced.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill
Sep. 01 2025
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The Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Meghan Gallacher MSP on 14 May 2025. This Member's Bill seeks to create a criminal offence of destroying, damaging or desecrating a war memorial.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Aug. 25 2025
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The Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is a Government Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 17 June 2025. It takes forward a number of changes intended to meet various recommendations of the 2020 Independent Care Review (also known as The Promise).
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) A review of inter-governmental cooperation and communication during Ukraine
Aug. 20 2025
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This briefing examines the collaboration and communication that took place between the Government of the United Kingdom, the Scottish Government, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA) and Local Authorities in the implementation of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and the Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme. It draws together the learnings to inform the response
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill
Aug. 20 2025
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This Member's Bill provides for: (a) a new criminal offence of paying for sexual acts; (b) the repeal of an existing offence dealing with soliciting by people in prostitution, along with the quashing of existing convictions for that offence; and (c) a right to assistance and support for people in prostitution.