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Holyrood Committee backs Non-Domestic Rates Bill

4th October 2019 | government-administration , tax
Minority opposes ending relief for independent schools

IBA report supports positive legal aid cost benefit

2nd October 2019 | government-administration
Improving legal services "as important for growth as hospitals and schools"

Ministers consult on reform of dog control law

1st October 2019 | criminal law , government-administration
Views sought on how enforcement powers could be improved

Young people less aware of freedom of information rights, survey finds

27th September 2019 | government-administration
Overall awareness at all time high, but under-35s still missing out

Reactions to historic Supreme Court ruling

24th September 2019 | government-administration
"Huge vindication for parliamentarians" – Elaine Motion

Supreme Court quashes prorogation of Parliament

24th September 2019 | government-administration
Unanimous decision holds Johnson acted illegally

Export licences for Saudi arms sales granted unlawfully: appeal court

20th June 2019 | government-administration
Government failed to consider properly alleged humanitarian violations

Public authorities proposed for human trafficking "duty to notify"

17th June 2019 | criminal law , government-administration
Ministers consult on those to be subject to new legal obligation

Approved Census Bill allows voluntary questions for first time

14th June 2019 | government-administration
Move allows voluntary answers on transgender status and sexual orientation

Bill extends and simplifies Disclosure Scotland regime

13th June 2019 | criminal law , government-administration
Lifetime membership changes to renewable five yearly

Lord Boyd of Duncansby appointed to Investigatory Powers Tribunal

13th June 2019 | government-administration
Court of Session judge to be Vice President of complaints body

Forty journalists sign open letter seeking stronger Scots FOI law

6th June 2019 | government-administration
Press remain critical of Scottish Government record despite improvements

Ministers publish Referendums Bill – but hold off requesting power

29th May 2019 | government-administration
"Standing framework" for any poll within Holyrood's competence

Public Health Scotland planned as new strategic agency

28th May 2019 | government-administration
Ministers consult on how it would contribute to vision for health

Public board gender equality guidance goes out to views

22nd May 2019 | government-administration
Draft regulations and guidance under 2018 Act published

Brexit would mean independence referendum by 2021: Sturgeon

24th April 2019 | government-administration
First Minister proposes Citizens' Assembly to consider Holyrood's future

Call for views as MSPs begin scrutiny of Non-Domestic Rates Bill

10th April 2019 | government-administration , tax
Stage 1 opens on bill to reform reliefs and revaluations

Scottish Government changes tack on EU continuity law

8th April 2019 | europe , government-administration
Ministers to abandon bill and propose other alignment measure

Administrative justice system needs "recharge": Society

28th March 2019 | civil litigation , dispute resolution , government-administration
President points to Scottish social security approach as model

Non-Domestic Rates Bill will remove private school exemption

27th March 2019 | education-training , government-administration , tax
£7m annual bill likely following loss of charitable relief

Police and fire reforms brought consistency despite failures, MSPs say

25th March 2019 | criminal law , government-administration
Post-legislative scrutiny calls for further changes

Holyrood needs proper say in post-Brexit policy, MSPs report

25th March 2019 | government-administration
Committee calls for new forum for exploring differences of view

Core issues for Scottish economy identified in Fraser of Allander report

19th March 2019 | government-administration
Shepherd & Wedderburn-commissioned study highlights growth inhibitors

Devolved taxes to have framework for policy changes

18th March 2019 | government-administration , tax
Ministers consult on how to set up structured process
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