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Welcome to the SPICe Brexit FAQs Series
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Updated 21 December 2020 This blog is one of a series answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the UK’s exit from the EU, and…
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Between the devil and the deep blue sea – What does no deal mean for fisheries?
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This blog provides a brief overview of the key impacts of a no deal scenario for fisheries.
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Brexit – what would no-deal mean?
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A no-deal outcome would have many consequences from a change in the trading relationship to the future security relationship and of course the UK and…
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Guest blog: Troubled waters? Enforcement of fisheries and vessel conflicts in post-Brexit seas
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This blog discusses the legal framework for fisheries enforcement that will apply after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.
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The Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill ahead of stage 3
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An update on the Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill ahead of Stage 3.
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The United Kingdom Internal Market Act and common frameworks
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This blog sets out the key changes made to the Internal Market Bill to provide a link between the new Act and the development of…
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No deal planning for 2021: UK and Scottish Government
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How have the UK and Scottish governments planned for leaving the Brexit transition period at the end of the year with no agreement governing the…
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Guest blog: How to achieve green recovery from COVID-19? Expert views, and their alignment with Scottish Government proposals
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This blog summarises recent research as part of a SPICe fellowship which investigated policies and interventions that experts agree should form part of a green…
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Back to the future: Reducing car travel in Scotland
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The post looks at how the Scottish Government intends to achieve its commitment to a 20% reduction in the distance travelled by car by 2030.
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Scottish Parliamentary Standards (Sexual Harassment and Complaints Process) Bill
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This blog provides an overview of the Scottish Parliamentary Standards (Sexual Harassment and Complaints Process) Bill
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COVID-19 Barnett consequentials: filling in the gaps
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The Scottish Government recently announced further plans for the allocation of the COVID-19 Barnett consequentials. This blog looks at the detail of the announcement.
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Guest blog: Supporting older people with alcohol problems under COVID-19
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This guest blog explores older adults’ experiences of using alcohol services during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on Scotland.

