Reading Time: 5 minutesThe first of three blogs exploring the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee’s inquiry into public participation, with an overview of the evidence heard so far.
Tag: Parliament and Government
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.
Programme for Government 2022-23 – a focused response to the “cost crisis”
Reading Time: 14 minutesThis post provides a summary and initial analysis of the 2022-23 Programme for Government.
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.
How the Parliament building shapes the workings of the institution
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis guest blog summarises the findings from research undertaken by Professors Sabina Siebert and Kevin Orr as part of the Scottish Parliament Academic Fellowship Scheme.
Guest blog: the National Performance Framework and the psychological factors that can influence change
Reading Time: 3 minutesA guest blog on the National Performance Framework and the psychological factors that can influence change.
Guest blog: The National Performance Framework – new report on accountability and incentives
Reading Time: 6 minutesA guest blog summarising a new report on the National Performance Framework.
British Sign Language in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog discusses BSL in Scotland and the progress made since the Scottish Government published its BSL National Plan in 2017. Translated into BSL.