Reading Time: 4 minutesAn overview of fireworks legislation and the parts of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 that are in force.
Tag: Legislation
Reporting on the use of powers under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 gave UK and Scottish Ministers extensive powers to change the body of domestic law known as
The use of spray foam insulation in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog looks at potential issues with incorrectly installed spray foam insulation, and the impact spray foam insulation can have on mortgages.
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – what will be revoked?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (“the Bill”) is passing through the UK Parliament. It is currently moving between the House of Commons
Fireworks
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog gives an update on new fireworks legislation, the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill (Scotland) Act 2022.
The UK Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill – overview and Part 1
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog explains the significance of Part 1 of the UK Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill and considers how it may affect Scotland.
Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 12 minutesThe Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus)(Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 14 December 2021. If passed, the Bill will mean that the effect of coronavirus cannot be taken into account when setting the ‘net annual value’ and/or ‘rateable value’ for a property, which in turn determines the non-domestic rates that must be paid.
This blogpost considers the context for the Bill and its purpose. It also considers the related secondary legislation that has already been passed by the Parliament.
The Elections Bill: putting Scottish voters’ interests first?
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis guest blog from Dr Alistair Clark, Reader in Politics at Newcastle University considers the Elections Bill and its implications for Scottish voters.
Scrutinising the Scottish Government’s commitment to EU alignment
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog looks at the commitments made by the Scottish Government in making decisions about EU alignment and its first draft reports on the operation of the Continuity Act.
The UK Elections Bill
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog considers the Elections Bill and its implications for voters and electoral administrators in Scotland.