Reading Time: 4 minutes Laws constantly change and evolve – they rarely stay still. But the UK’s withdrawal from the EU presents a significant legislative challenge because so many
Category: Parliament & Government
Brexit – what now?
Reading Time: 4 minutes SPICe has launched a Twitter account – @SPICe_Research – follow us to stay up to date with all our blogs, briefings and other work. With
How can Scotland be a leader in human rights?
Reading Time: 4 minutes In November 2018, the Equalities and Human Rights Committee published their inquiry report Getting Rights Right: Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament. They called on
Scottish Parliament Statistics: facts, figures and infographics
Reading Time: 4 minutes Did 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 minutes Over the past year, SPICe has received enquiries from Members on behalf of constituents concerned over the environmental impact of palm oil, including “what can
Brexit – Seeking amendments to the backstop
Reading Time: 4 minutes On 15 January 2019, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly to reject the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration in the so-called meaningful vote (discussed in