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Holyrood Committee backs Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Minority opposes ending relief for independent schools
IBA report supports positive legal aid cost benefit
Improving legal services "as important for growth as hospitals and schools"
Ministers consult on reform of dog control law
Views sought on how enforcement powers could be improved
Young people less aware of freedom of information rights, survey finds
Overall awareness at all time high, but under-35s still missing out
Reactions to historic Supreme Court ruling
"Huge vindication for parliamentarians" – Elaine Motion
Supreme Court quashes prorogation of Parliament
Unanimous decision holds Johnson acted illegally
Export licences for Saudi arms sales granted unlawfully: appeal court
Government failed to consider properly alleged humanitarian violations
Public authorities proposed for human trafficking "duty to notify"
Ministers consult on those to be subject to new legal obligation
Approved Census Bill allows voluntary questions for first time
Move allows voluntary answers on transgender status and sexual orientation
Bill extends and simplifies Disclosure Scotland regime
Lifetime membership changes to renewable five yearly
Lord Boyd of Duncansby appointed to Investigatory Powers Tribunal
Court of Session judge to be Vice President of complaints body
Forty journalists sign open letter seeking stronger Scots FOI law
Press remain critical of Scottish Government record despite improvements
Ministers publish Referendums Bill – but hold off requesting power
"Standing framework" for any poll within Holyrood's competence
Public Health Scotland planned as new strategic agency
Ministers consult on how it would contribute to vision for health
Public board gender equality guidance goes out to views
Draft regulations and guidance under 2018 Act published
Brexit would mean independence referendum by 2021: Sturgeon
First Minister proposes Citizens' Assembly to consider Holyrood's future
Call for views as MSPs begin scrutiny of Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Stage 1 opens on bill to reform reliefs and revaluations
Scottish Government changes tack on EU continuity law
Ministers to abandon bill and propose other alignment measure
Administrative justice system needs "recharge": Society
President points to Scottish social security approach as model
Non-Domestic Rates Bill will remove private school exemption
£7m annual bill likely following loss of charitable relief
Police and fire reforms brought consistency despite failures, MSPs say
Post-legislative scrutiny calls for further changes
Holyrood needs proper say in post-Brexit policy, MSPs report
Committee calls for new forum for exploring differences of view
Core issues for Scottish economy identified in Fraser of Allander report
Shepherd & Wedderburn-commissioned study highlights growth inhibitors
Devolved taxes to have framework for policy changes
Ministers consult on how to set up structured process