Category: Health
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‘Transformative’ change, but twin climate and biodiversity emergencies ahead: 20 years of devolved environmental policy
Reading time: 6 minutes
SPICe asked some key figures operating in the environmental sector during this period to set out their thoughts and reflect on achievements made, and outstanding…
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The price of free tuition in Scotland
Reading time: 9 minutes
A blog reflecting on the debate about tuition fees in Scotland in the period since devolution.
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Where does health care end and social care begin? 20 years along the road to integration
Reading time: 7 minutes
This blog looks at the journey to health and social care integration so far
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Oil and the climate crisis: drilling into Scotland’s policy paradox
Reading time: 5 minutes
A look at how the Parliament and Government/Executive have approached climate change and the oil industry.
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Phase 2 of the Brexit negotiations – the EU’s approach
Reading time: 4 minutes
A look at the EU’s preparations for negotiating the future relationship with the UK
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How Scotland voted: UK General Election 2019
Reading time: 2 minutes
The UK General Election 2019 saw the electoral map of Scotland redrawn to become more yellow, with the SNP winning 13 additional seats, as shown…
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General Election 2019 – Brexit, moving to Phase 2
Reading time: 7 minutes
This blog sets out the immediate impact of the election result on the Brexit process and what some of the key issues might be when…
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Now that the votes are counted…
Reading time: 5 minutes
A blog looking at the results of the UK general election held on 12 December 2019 and its implications for Scotland.
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What’s the framework? The Referendums (Scotland) Bill before stage 3
Reading time: 7 minutes
A look at how the Referendums (Scotland) Bill has changed since its introduction in Parliament.
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20 years of scrutinising school education policy – a learning experience.
Reading time: 7 minutes
A look at the approach to education policy and resulting challenges for the Parliament.
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You get what you pay for – 20 years of devolved transport policy
Reading time: 8 minutes
A look back at 20 years of Scottish transport policy and investment, and how this has influenced people’s travel choices.
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SPICe FAQ- Nominating someone for a UK national honour
Reading time: 4 minutes
This blog sets out what UK national honours are awarded for and how to nominate someone for an award.