Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Parental responsibilities and rights
Sep. 03 2024
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This briefing explains the system of 'parental responsibilities and rights' under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. The 1995 Act is a key piece of legislation affecting the lives of parents and children in Scotland. For example, it provides the mechanism for the courts to resolve disputes arising between parents about the care of their children.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Education (Scotland) Bill
Aug. 14 2024
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A briefing on the Education (Scotland) Bill. This briefing explores some of the recent policy developments in education reform and explores the provisions of the Bill.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Economic inactivity and ill health in Scotland
Jul. 26 2024
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This briefing explores the relationship between poor health and economic inactivity in Scotland. It documents a larger proportion of economic inactivity in Scotland than in the rest of the UK. This reflects both a higher proportion of the population with long-term conditions and a higher correlation between long-term health conditions and disabilities and inactivity, as well as trends by
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Intergovernmental activity update Q2 2024
Jul. 25 2024
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This update gives an overview of intergovernmental activity of relevance to the Scottish Parliament between the Scottish Government and the UK Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive during quarter two (April-June) of 2024.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
One land, many functions: exploring 'integrated land use'
Jul. 12 2024
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As a society we ask a lot of the land in Scotland. There are a wide range of national policy ambitions for land use, and many functions that land currently delivers. This briefing considers the multiple demands placed on Scotland's land and the growing focus on integrating land uses. It explores how a selection of Scottish and international reports refer to the idea of integrating land
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Nuisance complaints - some frequently asked questions
Jun. 26 2024
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This briefing outlines some of the main rules which can be used to deal with nuisance complaints in Scotland. These are often connected to problems in housing or with neighbours, or with wider public health or environmental protection concerns, such as complaints linked to excess noise, smoke, fumes, light, animals, insects, vermin etc.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Nuisance complaints - some frequently asked questions
Jun. 26 2024
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This briefing outlines some of the main rules which can be used to deal with nuisance complaints in Scotland. These are often connected to problems in housing or with neighbours, or with wider public health or environmental protection concerns, such as complaints linked to excess noise, smoke, fumes, light, animals, insects, vermin etc.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare in Scotland
Jun. 25 2024
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This briefing explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Scottish healthcare. The briefing explains what AI is, and provides an overview of existing policy, strategies and key stakeholders. It describes the current uses of AI in healthcare in Scotland, with examples. It also discusses the potential impacts of AI on healthcare, as well as some emerging challenges.