Reading Time: 4 minutesThis 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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An update on how the Scottish and UK assisted dying bills compare
Reading Time: 16 minutesCompares how the Scottish assisted dying bill (as introduced) compares with the UK assisted dying bill (as amended. Also sets out key stage 2 amendments on the Scottish Bill.
Legislating for water resilience part 4: should there be a human right to water in Scotland?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis guest blog explores the human right to water in Scotland.
Legislating for water resilience part 3: how can we ensure water services for all of Scotland?
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis guest blog explores issues affecting private water supplies and private sewerage system users in rural and island communities.
Legislating for water resilience part 1: key challenges facing Scotland’s water industry
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis guest blog explores key challenges facing Scotland’s water industry.
Decades of Debate: Views on Assisted Dying
Reading Time: 16 minutesThis extended blog explores polling and public opinion in relation to assisted dying across the UK from 2004 to present. It focuses on the perceived
What happened to the Housing (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe final stage of the Housing (Scotland) Bill (Stage 3) is due to take place on 23 and 24 September 2025. This blog looks at
Why no hosepipe bans in Scotland?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe blog explores why hosepipe bans have not been introduced in Scotland despite increasing water scarcity, detailing the legal and operational differences from England, the challenges of implementing restrictions, and the broader need for improved water efficiency and long-term resilience planning.
Next steps towards a Good Food Nation – do we have the right plan?
Reading Time: 12 minutesThis guest blog provides background to the development of a National Good Food Nation Plan for Scotland.
Sport and Physical Activity: What is preventing participation?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Health, Social Care and Sport Committee recently took evidence on the participation of children and young people in Sport and Physical Activity (PA). As