Reading Time: 14 minutesThis post provides a summary and initial analysis of the 2022-23 Programme for Government.
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The Queen’s Speech 2022: what it means for Scotland
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog gives an overview of the Queen’s Speech 2022, focusing on what it means for Scotland.
Not a moment to lose – some COP26 emerging themes
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Scottish Parliament has been involved in several events during COP26 about the role of Parliaments in a climate emergency. This blog summarises some themes from these events.
The Scottish Government-Green cooperation agreement 2021
Reading Time: 5 minutesProvides an overview of the Scottish Government-Greens cooperation agreement and its impact on Parliamentary business.
COVID-19: Information for new and returning MSPs
Reading Time: 12 minutesThis blog aims to provide new Members with general information on COVID-19. It covers information on key terms and bodies as well as information on testing and vaccination.
Ten key risks for equalities?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog summarises ten key risks identified by the Scottish government arising both from COVID-19 and EU exit, for the delivery of Scotland’s National Outcomes. These include many equalities issues.
A Noble Quest: Understanding devolved competence after Brexit
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis 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.
Seafood trade post-Brexit: teething problems or the new normal?
Reading Time: 7 minutesNew post-Brexit requirements have been causing delays in export supply chains that allow fresh seafood to reach markets in the EU. This blog provides background to the ongoing challenges being faced by the Scottish (and UK) fishing industries in getting seafood to EU markets.
Brexit and EU justice policy – the final countdown?
Reading Time: 4 minutesDuring the next two days, SPICe will publish four blogs examining the impact of a no-deal Brexit. This blog examines what no-deal would mean for
Guest blog: Troubled waters? Enforcement of fisheries and vessel conflicts in post-Brexit seas
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog discusses the legal framework for fisheries enforcement that will apply after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.