Reading Time: 8 minutesThis blog provides an overview of surgical mesh complications in Scotland, the Scottish Government’s action on this issue, and outlines the need for more information.
Month: June 2022
A second independence referendum
Reading Time: 8 minutesOn Tuesday 28 June 2022 the First Minister made a statement to Parliament on a second independence referendum. Following the First Minister’s statement the Scottish
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill – looking ahead to Stage 3
Reading Time: 17 minutesAn extended blogpost on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill, looking ahead to Stage 3.
How the disagreement over the NI Protocol has affected EU-UK relations
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog looks at the negotiations between the EU and the UK on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, the response of the European Commission to the new Bill and the possible impact of the Bill on operation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
What’s cookin’? Stage 3 of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog summarises the discussions around the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill to date, ahead of Stage 3 consideration by the Parliament on Tuesday 14 June 2022.
Mental health of young adults (18-24) in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesAn overview of some of the mental health and wellbeing issues that may be particularly relevant to young people aged between 18 and 24 years old.
The 2022 Resource Spending Review: Budget priorities identified
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog provides initial analysis of the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review.