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Scottish ministers hold out on Brexit devolution deal as Welsh settle

25th April 2018 | europe , government-administration
"Key sticking point" is limiting Holyrood powers without consent: Russell

UK ministers begin court challenge to Brexit continuity bills

17th April 2018 | europe , government-administration
Supreme Court to rule on competence of devolved legislation

MSPs to review Police and Fire Reform Act five years on

1st April 2018 | criminal law , government-administration
Justice Committee calls for views on whether aims have been met

Largest human rights claim costs UK Government £60m

29th March 2018 | government-administration , human rights
Compensation paid out for unlawful cut to solar energy subsidies

Register of judges' interests backed by Holyrood committee

23rd March 2018 | government-administration
Public Petitions Committee supports longrunning campaign

Scott recommends biometric data code of practice

22nd March 2018 | criminal law , government-administration , human rights
Ministers accept recommendations for improved oversight

Scottish EU Withdrawal Continuity Bill passed by MSPs

22nd March 2018 | europe , government-administration
Challenge to ministers to test legality of emergency measure

Appeal judges give leave for article 50 review proceedings

20th March 2018 | europe , government-administration
Campaigners seek to challenge UK Government stance on revocability

Renfrewshire Law Centre to close over funding issues

19th March 2018 | government-administration , practice management
End of month finish for Paisley centre after 20 years

Legal aid review calls for "fundamentally new approach"

28th February 2018 | civil litigation , criminal law , government-administration
Ministers' response to be published "in due course"

Advice services need better planning, review finds

23rd February 2018 | consumer , government-administration
Recommendations made for providers, funders and policy makers

Ministers postpone Police Scotland-British Transport Police merger

21st February 2018 | criminal law , government-administration
Proper integration not possible by April 2019 target

Legislative muddle resolved in favour of citizenship applicant

9th February 2018 | government-administration , immigration
Amendments read as correcting historic gender discrimination

Commission project aims to have authorities budgeting for human rights

7th February 2018 | government-administration , human rights
EU money will support delivery of "masterclass"

Judge refuses permission for judicial review on article 50 withdrawal

6th February 2018 | europe , government-administration
Legality of withdrawal notice held not a factor in Government policy

Ministers given too much power by EU Withdrawal Bill, peers report

2nd February 2018 | europe , government-administration
Committee calls for more effective parliamentary scrutiny

Holyrood passes public boards gender equality law

31st January 2018 | employment , government-administration
2022 deadline to achieve 50% female membership

Appeal court upholds "snoopers' charter" ruling against Government

30th January 2018 | government-administration , human rights , information technology
Powers to collect internet and phone activity records held unlawful

Lords committee calls for amendments as Brexit Bill comes before House

29th January 2018 | europe , government-administration
Bill needs changes to make it "constitutionally appropriate"

Scottish Crown Estate Bill begins Holyrood journey

29th January 2018 | government-administration
Measure enables transfer of asset management to local communities

Islands Bill must reflect residents' priorities, MSPs report

24th January 2018 | government-administration , planning/environment
Bill endorsed but local decision making crucial

Guidance published on instructing parliamentary counsel

19th January 2018 | government-administration
Scottish team joins UK initiative to share knowledge

MSPs in Westminster talks over EU Withdrawal Bill

18th January 2018 | europe , government-administration
Cross-party group meeting peers and MPs to avert "constitutional crisis"

Scottish ministers plan emergency EU Bill if UK Bill not changed

11th January 2018 | europe , government-administration
Continuity Bill would give leverage in dispute with UK Government
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