Author: SPICe
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Funding for coronavirus (COVID-19) support: the evolving picture
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This blog provides an update on the money received by the Scottish Government by way of Barnett consequentials related to UK Government spending on coronavirus…
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Guest blog: Risks to North Sea fish stocks and wildlife if post-Brexit fisheries negotiations go awry
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This guest blog from Prof Michael Heath and Dr Robin Cook from the University of Strathclyde summarises a report on modelling the consequences for the…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): How parliaments are working during the pandemic
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This blog provides a summary of an Oireachtas Library and Research service briefing on how parliaments are working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the housing sector
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This blog looks at what the impact of COVID-19 is on the rented and social housing sector.
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Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Bill – Stage 3 Briefing
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This extended blogpost considers the amendments lodged to the Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Bill at Stage 2, to inform Stage 3 consideration by the Parliament.
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Ceistean Cumanta SPICe – Soidhnichean rathaid Gàidhlig
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This is a Gaelic translation of our recent blog SPICe FAQ – Gaelic road signs.
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Legislative consent and the UK Agriculture Bill
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Summarising the Scottish Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum for the UK Agriculture Bill.
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SPICe FAQ – Gaelic road signs
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This blog answers some of the most frequently asked questions in relation to bilingual road signs.
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EU-UK negotiations – seconds out, round 3!
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The third round of future relationship negotiations between the EU and the UK government took place last week. This blog looks at what happened and…
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Coronavirus (Covid-19): trial by jury
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This blog outlines what has been happening in relation to jury trials following the introduction of social distancing restrictions.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – can we calculate an exit strategy?
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This blog looks at how the government might weigh up the huge range of varied issues in front of it when charting the course out…
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COVID-19 impact on Scotland’s businesses, workers and the economy – views from the frontline
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This blog provides a snapshot of responses received by the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee in response to their call for views on the…