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Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
Jun. 05 2024
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The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill makes provisions in relation to community engagement, community right to buy, the lotting of large land holdings, and the establishment of a Land and Communities Commissioner. It also provides for changes in agricultural tenancies and small landholdings.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Scotland's GDP: First quarter 2024
Jun. 03 2024
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The latest data on Scottish economic output from the Scottish Government.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill - consideration prior to Stage 3
Jun. 03 2024
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The Bill would create the power to introduce a Mental Health Moratorium as well as make reforms to bankruptcy and debt enforcement laws.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill
May. 30 2024
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The Bill aims to establish an independent Disability Commissioner for Scotland whose primary purpose will be to promote and safeguard the rights of disabled people. The Commissioner will be an advocate for disabled people and have powers to review law and policy, promote best practice, and undertake investigations.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to
May. 29 2024
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Stage 3 proceedings for the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill are scheduled to take place on 30 May 2024. This briefing outlines the main issues considered during Stages 1 and 2.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill
May. 17 2024
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The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill seeks to respond to miscarriages of justice resulting from the use of tainted evidence obtained from the Post Office's Horizon IT system. It includes provisions which would quash relevant convictions.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Legal advice - where to go and how to pay
May. 16 2024
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This briefing contains information about sources of legal help and advice, and how these can be paid for.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Sport in Scotland: An Overview of Legislation, Governance, Policy and
May. 03 2024
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The Scottish sporting landscape is complex, with various organisations responsible for governance and funding. This briefing intends to outline the key stakeholders at a national, local and international level, and their roles in governing and funding Scottish sport. A number of key issues present in Scottish sport are highlighted, including participation trends, addressing
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Scottish Languages Bill
Apr. 30 2024
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A briefing on the Scottish Languages Bill. This briefing explores the current policy landscape for the support of Gaelic and Scots and then explores the provisions of the Bill.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Bile nan Cànan Albannach
Apr. 30 2024
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Pàipear Ullachaidh air Bile nan Cànanan Albannach. Tha am pàipear ullachaidh a' coimhead air na poileasaidhean làithreach airson taic don Ghàidhlig agus don Scots agus an uair sin a' coimhead air susbaint a' Bhile.