Reading Time: 4 minutesInternational Women’s day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March every year. The Scottish Parliament will be holding a debate focusing on IWD on Thursday 7
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How can Scotland be a leader in human rights?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn November 2018, the Equalities and Human Rights Committee published their inquiry report Getting Rights Right: Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament. They called on
Has devolution been good for our health?
Reading Time: 8 minutesAs part of the programme to mark 20 years since the creation of the Scottish Parliament, SPICe will publish twenty “20 year” blog posts on
Climate extremes and adaptation
Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction Climate change is a large-scale, long-term shift in the planet’s weather patterns and average temperatures. It is driven by emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2)
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 25 February – 3 March
Reading Time: 3 minutes25 February to 3 March 2019 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This is an opportunity to raise awareness of the different eating disorders which can
Scottish Budget 2019-20: what’s changed?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt seems a long time since the Scottish Government set out its tax and spend proposals for 2019-20 back on 12 December 2018. Tax rates
Scottish Parliament Statistics: facts, figures and infographics
Reading Time: 4 minutesDid you know that during the parliamentary year 2017-2018 there were: 439 hours of plenary business in the Chamber 234 questions selected for First Minister’s
SPICe FAQ – Can the Scottish Parliament ban palm oil?
Reading Time: 4 minutesOver the past year, SPICe has received enquiries from Members on behalf of constituents concerned over the environmental impact of palm oil, including “what can
Just give us 12 months… comparing local government funding settlements over time
Reading Time: 3 minutesAt this time of year, once provisional figures for the coming year’s Budget have been made available, SPICe is often asked to set out how
European Commission preparations for a “no deal” Brexit
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe European Commission’s preparations for a “no deal” Brexit have been accelerating. The most recent plans relate to funding for projects, social security rights and