Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog examines access to diabetes technology in Scotland. It summarises what diabetes is and its prevalence in Scotland, before outlining the different types of
Month: February 2025
The second review of Scottish Parliament boundaries: Updated proposals for constituencies and regions
Reading Time: 6 minutesA summary of the latest proposed changes to Scottish Parliament constituency and region boundaries.
The Thistle: Glasgow’s New Safer Drug Consumption Facility
Reading Time: 7 minutesOn 13th January 2025, Glasgow opened the United Kingdom’s first Safer Drug Consumption Facility, The Thistle. This blog post outlines key information about Safer Drug
Climate change and Scottish Parliament committees: Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee – climate change litigation and the operation of the civil justice system
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog illustrates the links between the remit of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee and climate change (focusing on climate change litigation and the operation of the civil justice system).
Climate change and Scottish Parliament committees: Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee – human rights, procedural rights and differential impacts
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog illustrates the links between the remit of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee and climate change (focusing on human rights, procedural rights and differential impacts).
Navigating complaints: A Guide to Ombudsmen and Commissioners
Reading Time: 3 minutesList of ombudsmen and commissioners to help navigate complaints.
As another Budget Bill is about to pass…what comes next?
Reading Time: 5 minutesNext week, the Budget Bill for 2025-26 looks certain to pass. This blog considers this year’s Budget deal, and what comes next. Â
How does the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act affect people living in safe access zones?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog explores the implications of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024 for people resident within a safe access zone. It outlines
Labour market update: February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSources: UK Labour Market: February 2025 and Labour market in the regions of the UK: February 2025 For constituency-level labour market statistics, please visit the labour market in Scotland
Understanding the Increase in Scotland’s Arts and Culture Budgets
Reading Time: 6 minutesA look at the Scottish Government’s increased funding for arts and culture.