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Second Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill published
Debt, LBTT and student accommodation among the areas for special relief
MSPs call for evidence on easing the lockdown
COVID-19 Committee encourages sharing views ahead of any decision
MSPs review rights impact of COVID-19 measures
Holyrood committee taking views on who has been worst affected
Social distancing regulations extended on first review
Amendments made to protect workers and provide further guidance
Royal Assent for Coronavirus (Scotland) Act
Emergency powers to counter COVID-19 in force from midnight
Coronavirus restriction regulations come into force
Police can penalise failure to observe curbs on movement
Ministers back Holyrood consent to COVID-19 bill
UK and devolved Governments collaborate on extensive anti-virus powers
Solicitor calls for mutual support in virus emergency
Law firm leaders should show initiative and reach out to teams
Virus helpline for Scottish business now live
Ministers launch COV-ID 19 business advice and guidance facility
Proposed defibrillator register bill "could save lives"
Anas Sarwar MSP wants to see compulsory register of defibrillators
Employment lawyers offer advice for coronavirus restrictions
Employers should balance health and safety against business continuity
Period Poverty Bill passes stage 1
No opposition but warnings restated of need for amendment
Period poverty bill backed as ministers change tack
All parties now behind duty to provide free products
Holyrood committee fails to back Period Products Bill
Majority require more clarity on costs and working of scheme
Scott review of mental health law embarks on consultation
Team keen to hear experiences of how present law is working
Skin piercing law could be tightened
Views invited on need for further controls on non-surgical treatments
Health and safety prosecutions down, but stay vigilant: lawyer
Bruce Craig comments on pressures facing HSE