Reading Time: 3 minutes We are often asked what the law is on using electronic or e-cigarettes (“vaping”) in public places in Scotland. Is vaping allowed in public places?

Reading Time: 3 minutes We are often asked what the law is on using electronic or e-cigarettes (“vaping”) in public places in Scotland. Is vaping allowed in public places?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Last week (23rd May) the Scottish Government brought forward a Bill to keep Scotland at the “forefront of global ambition” on climate change. So, what
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Scottish Government’s consultation on family law, a document of potentially great significance to Scottish children and their parents, was published last week. It received
Reading Time: 4 minutes Divorce and family breakdown can be very difficult for all involved. But an issue that is all too often overlooked is the situation which can
Reading Time: 3 minutes On 17 May 2018 Tech Nation published their 2018 report on the “strength, depth and breadth of digital tech activity in the UK.” Tech Nation
Reading Time: 4 minutes Devolved Taxes: the case of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) group relief and share pledges It is to be expected that issues may arise
Reading Time: 2 minutes A common question received by SPICe is where community sports clubs can go to find funding for equipment, premises and other costs which are necessary
Reading Time: 3 minutes The United Nations declared 20 May 2018 as World Bee Day, to highlight the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators. Bees are major pollinators
Reading Time: 3 minutes SPICe receives many enquiries about repairs to private rented property. This blog post is aimed at answering some FAQs about the repairing standard. It also
Reading Time: 4 minutes Concerns over the welfare of animals exported from the UK have prompted proposals in Westminster to ban the export of live animals after the UK