Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 20 April 2023. This blog provides a brief, non-exhaustive summary of some of the main
Tag: Criminal justice
How do the Scottish and UK assisted dying bills compare?
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis coming Friday (29th November 2024), the House of Commons will debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The introduction of the Bill
Fireworks
Reading Time: 4 minutesAn overview of fireworks legislation and the parts of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 that are in force.
Public sector pensions and the McCloud remedy
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog looks at the impact of, and timeline for implementing, the McCloud remedy in terms of public sector pensions.
Forensic Mental Health Services in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesForensic mental health services specialise in the assessment, treatment and risk management of people with a mental disorder who are currently undergoing, or have previously
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill – looking ahead to Stage 3
Reading Time: 17 minutesAn extended blogpost on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill, looking ahead to Stage 3.
Settled Status and Criminal Records
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog looks at some of the issues related to applications for settled status by prisoners and those with a criminal record
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
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill – what’s happened in the Parliament so far?
Reading Time: 4 minutesA summary of the Forensic Medical Services Bill and its consideration at Stages 1 and 2, in time for the Stage 3 debate.
Coronavirus (Covid-19): trial by jury
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis blog outlines what has been happening in relation to jury trials following the introduction of social distancing restrictions.