Author: SPICe
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Legislating for water resilience part 1: key challenges facing Scotland’s water industry
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This guest blog explores key challenges facing Scotland’s water industry.
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Outcomes of the UK Internal Market Act Review
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A look at the outcomes of the Review of the UK Internal Market Act 2020.
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The European Union’s Entry-Exit System – What it means for UK nationals
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On 12 October 2025, the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) came into partial operation. This blog sets out what the introduction of the EES…
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Labour market update: October 2025
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Sources: UK Labour Market: October 2025 and Labour market in the regions of the UK: October 2025 For constituency-level labour market statistics, please visit the…
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Exploring how busy committees are – can statistics help?
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This blog expands on statistical analysis of Parliamentary data carried out to support the SPPA Committee inquiry on Committee Effectiveness.
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An Introduction to the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill
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This blog has been written by Dr Alisdair MacPherson and Professor Burcu Yüksel Ripley as part of a SPICe academic fellowship. Their briefing Digital Assets…
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Decades of Debate: Views on Assisted Dying
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This extended blog explores polling and public opinion in relation to assisted dying across the UK from 2004 to present. It focuses on the perceived…
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The European Commission’s State of the Union – Progress or Not?
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Towards the end of 2024, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was re-appointed to serve a second five-year term. On 10 September 2025,…
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What happened to the Housing (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2?
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The final stage of the Housing (Scotland) Bill (Stage 3) is due to take place on 23 and 24 September 2025. This blog looks at…
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Labour market update: September 2025
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Sources: UK Labour Market: September 2025 and Labour market in the regions of the UK: September 2025 For constituency-level labour market statistics, please visit the…
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Data Protection: Is the UK Moving Away from EU GDPR?
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On 19 June 2025, the UK’s Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) received Royal Assent. The Act amends provisions in the UK relating to…
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Free personal and nursing care in Scotland
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Free personal and nursing care are two elements of the social care support available in Scotland. SPICe regularly receives enquiries from MSPs and their staff…
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