Category: Equalities
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How might the UK Budget impact the Scottish Government’s funding?
Reading time: 7 minutes
Introduction In recent weeks there has been speculation about what, if any, tax rises the UK Chancellor might make in the Autumn Budget. Decisions on…
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Intergovernmental activity update: Q3 2025
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SPICe has published a new quarterly intergovernmental activity update, which covers quarter 3 (July to September) of 2025. You can find previous updates on our…
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Boundary review: how will seats change at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election?
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The Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries are changing. The new constituency and regional boundaries will be effective at the next Scottish Parliament general election on 7…
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Non-surgical procedure regulation: How Scotland’s Bill compares to past consultations and the UK approach
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This blog compares the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, with previous Scottish Government consultations and approaches taken elsewhere in the UK…
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Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: Key Questions on Part 1 of the Bill
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This blog examines Part 1 of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, answering key questions on its provisions. A separate SPICe…
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Scotland’s economic performance: A progress update
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How is the Scottish Government’s ten-year economic strategy progressing?
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An introduction to the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
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The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill was introduced by the Scottish Government in March 2025. The Stage 1 debate is scheduled for 20 November. So,…
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Labour market update: November 2025
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The latest headline labour market data for Scotland.
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Guest blog: Strengthening the use of lived experience in the Scottish Parliament
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This guest blog by Dr Clementine Hill O’Connor introduces and links to the findings and recommendations arising from a fellowship project exploring the ways that…
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An update on how the Scottish and UK assisted dying bills compare
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Compares how the Scottish assisted dying bill (as introduced) compares with the UK assisted dying bill (as amended. Also sets out key stage 2 amendments…
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Legislating for water resilience part 4: should there be a human right to water in Scotland?
Reading time: 7 minutes
This guest blog explores the human right to water in Scotland.
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Legislating for water resilience part 3: how can we ensure water services for all of Scotland?
Reading time: 9 minutes
This guest blog explores issues affecting private water supplies and private sewerage system users in rural and island communities.