Author: SPICe
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Prisoner voting in the UK and Scotland – rights vs political reality
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Are prisoners allowed to vote in the UK? Although changes are in the pipeline, in the UK the answer is currently ‘no’. UK legislation (the…
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What do the latest HMRC Regional Trade Statistics tell us about Scotland’s exports? (2017/18)
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HMRC publish statistics on the exports of goods for each nation and region of the UK in their Regional Trade Statistics publication. This infographic looks…
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SPICe FAQ – Men’s Sheds
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SPICe has recently had a flurry of enquiries from MSPs regarding funding streams for groups wishing to set up a local Men’s Shed. A Men’s…
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Carers Week 2018
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What is carers week? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they…
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National Patient Participation Week 2018
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National Patient Participation Week 2018 is a UK-wide event held between June 4th and 9th. It is an annual event that raises the profile of…
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Local Government funding – the story behind the figures
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On 21 May SPICe published a briefing looking at local government finance trends from 2013-14 onwards. Local Government Finance: facts and figures 2013-14 to 2018-19…
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The Scottish Government’s Five Year Financial Strategy
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The Scottish Government published its Five Year Financial Strategy yesterday. Publication of this document follows a recommendation of the Budget Process Review Group (BPRG) that…
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SPICe FAQ – Vaping in Public Places
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We are often asked what the law is on using electronic or e-cigarettes (“vaping”) in public places in Scotland. Is vaping allowed in public places?…
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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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Family law is under review
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The Scottish Government’s consultation on family law, a document of potentially great significance to Scottish children and their parents, was published last week. It received…
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Grandparents’ rights
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Divorce and family breakdown can be very difficult for all involved. But an issue that is all too often overlooked is the situation which can…
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Tech Nation 2018
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On 17 May 2018 Tech Nation published their 2018 report on the “strength, depth and breadth of digital tech activity in the UK.” Tech Nation…