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Information Commissioner proposed for Ombudsman role

3rd February 2017 | careers , government-administration
Holyrood to be invited to approve appointment

Article 50 bill states bare minimum to authorise notice

26th January 2017 | europe , government-administration
Brief measure confers power on Prime Minister to notify intention

Community asset transfer powers come into force

26th January 2017 | commercial property , government-administration , property (non-commercial)
Organisations can request to buy publicly owned land

MSPs take views on support for destitute asylum seekers

25th January 2017 | government-administration , immigration
Committee assessing gaps in provision of public services

Lord Chancellor upholds role of judges in Brexit case

24th January 2017 | europe , government-administration
Law Societies also highlight rule of law as reaction unfolds

Parliament must decide on EU withdrawal notice, Supreme Court rules

24th January 2017 | europe , government-administration
Majority against UK Government appeal – but no role for Holyrood

Supreme Court rules on rendition and Afghan detention claims

17th January 2017 | government-administration , reparation
Government appeals partly allowed but immunity plea not upheld

Commissioner launches online freedom of information appeals

21st December 2016 | government-administration
New service aims to increase use by voluntary sector

Scottish Government Brexit paper deserves full consideration: Society

21st December 2016 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
President's statement highlights legal and constitutional issues

Scotland could stay in single market without rest of UK: Sturgeon

20th December 2016 | europe , government-administration
Paper seeks new devolved powers if Brexit takes country out

Lords invite views on delegated powers ahead of "Great Repeal Bill"

15th December 2016 | europe , government-administration
Constitution Committee calls for evidence as part of legislation inquiry

Government, press raise the stakes as article 50 appeal begins

5th December 2016 | europe , government-administration
Published warnings to judges not to "defy" the people

Article 50 needs Act of Parliament, Scottish ministers will argue

28th November 2016 | europe , government-administration
Lord Advocate's written case says EU withdrawal would be "fundamental"

Matheson calls justice system summit to review Brexit risks

21st November 2016 | criminal law , europe , government-administration
Law enforcement, family and commercial issues on St Andrew's House agenda

Devolved Governments permitted to intervene in article 50 appeal

18th November 2016 | europe , government-administration
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all to be represented

Government not to seek further limits on Lords, BBC reports

17th November 2016 | government-administration
Strathclyde proposals over statutory instruments not to be pursued

Lady Hale to sit in article 50 appeal despite protests over speech

17th November 2016 | government-administration
Deputy President denies any bias in setting out issues

Lord Hodge address sets out "pillars" of judicial independence

16th November 2016 | civil litigation , government-administration
Ten features include stand against media "caricatures"

Fiscal Service struggling with underfunding, inquiry submissions reveal

14th November 2016 | criminal law , government-administration
Police, Fiscals' Society and union all point to resource pressures

Dates confirmed for Supreme Court article 50 hearing

8th November 2016 | government-administration
All 11 Justices to sit from 5-8 December

Scottish Government seeking to intervene in article 50 appeal

8th November 2016 | government-administration
Lord Advocate to apply to Supreme Court for permission

Scottish legal bodies unite to defend judicial independence

7th November 2016 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
Society-Faculty joint statement follows article 50 case fallout

Parliament must approve article 50 EU notice, High Court rules

3rd November 2016 | government-administration
Government given certificate to enable appeal to Supreme Court

Presiding Officer names Parliament reform commission members

2nd November 2016 | government-administration
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