Reading Time: 4 minutes The Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill was introduced in Parliament by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney MSP,
Guest blog – Unpacking the legal disputes over Rockall
Reading Time: 5 minutes Dr James Harrison from the University of Edinburgh analyses the legal context for recent fishing disputes around Rockall.
Brexit and devolved competition powers
Reading Time: 3 minutes A look at how Brexit might affect the Scottish Government’s newly devolved competition powers.
Linking budgets to outcomes – the impossible dream?
Reading Time: 5 minutes How useful is the new National Performance Framework (NPF) to the Parliament’s committees as they scrutinise the Scottish Government’s budget?
The Census Bill – what’s happened in the Parliament so far?
Reading Time: 5 minutes A look at the changes made to the Census Bill before the Stage 3 debate
Volunteers’ Week 2019 – how the third sector and volunteers contribute to the work of the Scottish Parliament
Reading Time: 3 minutes As this is Volunteers’ Week, this blog looks at the ways that the third sector, which includes voluntary organisations, has been involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
At a glance – Referendums (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Referendums (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 28 May. This follows the First Minister’s commitment, made in her statement on 24
Scotland’s fiscal outlook: possible large reconciliations ahead
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog considers the Scottish Government’s latest Fiscal Outlook.
Brexit – the more things change, the more they stay the same
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the Brexit options facing a new Prime Minister and considers how each option might play out.
2019 European Elections: results and next steps
Reading Time: 4 minutes The results, who might lead the next European Commission and what happens to the UK’s seats after Brexit.