Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog examines how negotiation of the UK’s future relationship with the EU might be affected if the UK Government decided to pursue a no-deal Brexit on 31 October.
At a glance: Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill was introduced in Parliament by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney MSP,
Guest blog – Unpacking the legal disputes over Rockall
Reading Time: 5 minutesDr James Harrison from the University of Edinburgh analyses the legal context for recent fishing disputes around Rockall.
Brexit and devolved competition powers
Reading Time: 3 minutesA look at how Brexit might affect the Scottish Government’s newly devolved competition powers.
Linking budgets to outcomes – the impossible dream?
Reading Time: 5 minutesHow useful is the new National Performance Framework (NPF) to the Parliament’s committees as they scrutinise the Scottish Government’s budget?
The Census Bill – what’s happened in the Parliament so far?
Reading Time: 5 minutesA look at the changes made to the Census Bill before the Stage 3 debate
Volunteers’ Week 2019 – how the third sector and volunteers contribute to the work of the Scottish Parliament
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs this is Volunteers’ Week, this blog looks at the ways that the third sector, which includes voluntary organisations, has been involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
At a glance – Referendums (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Referendums (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 28 May. This follows the First Minister’s commitment, made in her statement on 24
Scotland’s fiscal outlook: possible large reconciliations ahead
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog considers the Scottish Government’s latest Fiscal Outlook.
Brexit – the more things change, the more they stay the same
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog looks at the Brexit options facing a new Prime Minister and considers how each option might play out.