Author: SPICe
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After the transition period – Road haulage licences and permits
Reading time: 5 minutes
When the UK leaves the transition period with the EU, a number of new processes and procedures will be required to ensure UK exports are…
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Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill – what’s happened in the Parliament so far?
Reading time: 4 minutes
A summary of the Forensic Medical Services Bill and its consideration at Stages 1 and 2, in time for the Stage 3 debate.
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SPICe FAQs – COVID-19 travel restrictions in Scotland and the rest of the UK– what is a reasonable excuse?
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog answers some frequently asked questions regarding the travel restrictions within Scotland, due to COVID-19.
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After the transition period – Export Health Certificates
Reading time: 6 minutes
When the UK leaves the transition period with the EU, a number of new processes and procedures will be required to ensure UK exports are…
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The future of fisheries management in Scotland: 4. sustainable coastal communities
Reading time: 5 minutes
This blog is part of a series of blogs examining key elements of the Scottish Government’s Future Fisheries Management Policy Intent Paper, which was published…
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UK Spending Review 2020: an economic emergency
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A look at the UK Spending Review 2020 and implications for Scotland.
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The future of fisheries management in Scotland: 3. international influence
Reading time: 4 minutes
This blog is the third in a series of blogs examining key elements of the Scottish Government’s Future Fisheries Management Policy Intent Paper, focussing on…
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The future of fisheries management in Scotland: 2. sustainable fisheries
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog is part of a series of blogs examining key elements of the Scottish Government’s Future Fisheries Management Policy Intent Paper. It focusses on…
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The future of fisheries management in Scotland: 1. setting the scene
Reading time: 2 minutes
This series of four blogs examines key elements of the Future Fisheries Management Policy Intent Paper, which was published on 1 October 2020. The paper…
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Online shopping for Scots: bah humbug or yuletide joy?
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The momentous shift to online retail has created a range of issues for Scottish consumers and policy makers. Some of these issues are explored here,…
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Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill
Reading time: 5 minutes
This blog provides an overview of the Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill.
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Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill – the story so far
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On Tuesday 24 November 2020, the Scottish Parliament will consider the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3. This blog looks at the…