Parliament & Government – SPICe Spotlight

Campaign recess and the election

March 24, 2021 SPICe

Reading Time: 2 minutes This blog sets out what campaign recess and dissolution mean for SPICe.

Timeline of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland

March 19, 2021 SPICe

Reading Time: 41 minutes This timeline provides information on Scotland’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and includes all major developments.

European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3 update

March 18, 2021 SPICe

Reading Time: 5 minutes The European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, a Member’s Bill introduced by Andy Wightman MSP, aims to incorporate the European Charter of Local

The governance and oversight of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement – What role for the devolved institutions?

March 16, 2021 SPICe

Reading Time: 5 minutes The new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement includes a governance structure to oversee its operation. This blog examines the likelihood of Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament involvement in the governance of the Agreement and why involvement could be important.

Image of a wizard standing in front of a castle

A Noble Quest: Understanding devolved competence after Brexit

March 15, 2021 SPICe

Reading Time: 7 minutes This blog explains some of the complexities of understanding devolved competence post-Brexit. It covers new legislation and frameworks that affect the interpretation of devolved competence.