Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill
Mar. 18 2025
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The Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill creates a new standalone statutory offence of dog theft, with an aggravation for the theft of an assistance dog. It also allows victims to make a victim statement about the effect of the crime on them to the court.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Exploring Employability Funding Allocation in Scotland
Mar. 13 2025
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This report examines the impact of funding delays on employability services in Scotland, using survey data and qualitative interviews.Note: This presents the results of a research project carried out by Dr Seemab Farooqi (Lecture at University of Dundee Business School) as part of the SPICe Academic Fellowship programme. Views presented are those of
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill
Mar. 12 2025
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The Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill is a Member's Bill introduced in the Parliament on 17 December 2024 by Graham Simpson MSP. This briefing provides information on the Bill and sets out the process for the introduction and consideration of a Member's Bill in the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Approaches to recall of elected representatives
Mar. 12 2025
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This briefing provides an overview of the typical features of mechanisms for recalling elected representatives. The briefing also summarises proposed and operational recall mechanisms in the United Kingdom, and examples of recall mechanisms in other countries.This SPICe briefing has been prepared by Bruce McCall as part of a work experience placement in the Environment,
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill
Mar. 06 2025
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The Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill implements recommendations for reforming and updating aspects of the law on commercial leases which Scotland's law reform body, the Scottish Law Commission, made in its Report on Aspects of Leases: Termination.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Scotland's care system for children and young people: subject profile 2025 update
Mar. 03 2025
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This subject profile provides an introduction to the care system for children and young people in Scotland. It gives an overview of policy issues, recent developments and legislation in these areas. It has been designed as a resource for MSPs and their staff to help answer constituent queries.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill
Feb. 25 2025
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The Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill aims to establish a right for people diagnosed with a drug and/or alcohol addiction to receive a treatment determination and treatment. The Bill would also allow people diagnosed as having a drug and/or alcohol addiction to participate in the decision making about their treatment. This briefing outlines the proposals in the Bill and a
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Inheritance law in Scotland - 2025 update
Feb. 18 2025
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Inheritance law, also known as succession law, provides the rules about what happens to a person's property, money and possessions when they die. This briefing summarises the current law in this area. It describes some recent, but relatively limited, legislative reforms. The briefing also explores the unsuccessful attempts to reform the law more fundamentally.