Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog compares the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, with previous Scottish Government consultations and approaches taken elsewhere in the UK
Author: SPICe
Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: Key Questions on Part 1 of the Bill
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog examines Part 1 of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, answering key questions on its provisions. A separate SPICe
Scotland’s economic performance: A progress update
Reading Time: 5 minutesHow is the Scottish Government’s ten-year economic strategy progressing?
An introduction to the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill was introduced by the Scottish Government in March 2025. The Stage 1 debate is scheduled for 20 November. So, what is community wealth building, what’s in the Bill, and how have stakeholders reacted?Â
Labour market update: November 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest headline labour market data for Scotland.
Guest blog: Strengthening the use of lived experience in the Scottish Parliament
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis guest blog by Dr Clementine Hill O’Connor introduces and links to the findings and recommendations arising from a fellowship project exploring the ways that lived experience is understood as a form of evidence and features in committee scrutiny.
An update on how the Scottish and UK assisted dying bills compare
Reading Time: 16 minutesCompares how the Scottish assisted dying bill (as introduced) compares with the UK assisted dying bill (as amended. Also sets out key stage 2 amendments on the Scottish Bill.
Legislating for water resilience part 4: should there be a human right to water in Scotland?Â
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis guest blog explores the human right to water in Scotland.
Legislating for water resilience part 3: how can we ensure water services for all of Scotland?  Â
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis guest blog explores issues affecting private water supplies and private sewerage system users in rural and island communities.
Legislating for water resilience part 2: why Scotland’s water laws need an upgrade Â
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis guest blog explores opportunities for reform of water legislation.