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The Legal Protection of Beavers in Scotland
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In November 2016, following months of debate, the Scottish Government announced that beavers will receive legal protection, subject to a Parliamentary vote. Roseanna Cunningham MSP,…
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Agricultural policy post-Brexit – risky business?
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In 2018, the Scottish Government unveiled a £250,000 fund to compensate farmers and crofters for lost stock due to ‘the beast from the east’. This…
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The New Climate Change Bill – A World Leading Ambition?
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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…
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World Bee Day – 20 May 2018
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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…
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Live animal exports – ban or no ban?
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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…
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Implementation of Land Reform Measures
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Prior to devolution, Government policy on land reform was widely considered to be conspicuous by its absence. Therefore, the development of land reform as a…
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Guest Blog – The National Performance Framework
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As with all guest blogs, what follows are the views of the author, Jennifer Wallace, Head of Policy at the Carnegie UK Trust, and not…
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Dredging in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
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A recent report by BBC Scotland highlighted evidence of alleged illegal scallop dredging (uncovered by divers from Open Seas) in the Firth of Lorn; part…
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A Low Carbon Scotland – Progress, Plans and Paris
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Next week the Scottish Government are due to publish their latest climate plan charting a path to cutting Scotland’s emissions over the next 15 years.…
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What is next for the Scottish Crown Estate?
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In the midst of a period of substantial constitutional debate and change, one significant piece of devolution has been (relatively) quietly underway. The devolution of…
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