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