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MSPs voice serious concerns over Retained EU Law Bill
Majority highlight strain on legislative processes as well as effects
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MSPs query criminal justice social work future in NCS
Stage 1 report raises fresh concerns over lack of detail in bill
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Northern Ireland Protocol lawful, Supreme Court rules
Judges reject Unionist challenge based on effect on Northern Ireland status
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Care Service Bill powers "unacceptable", MSPs claim
Committee majority report says too much delegated to ministers
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Views sought ahead of Community Wealth Building Bill
Ministers consult on approach to developing "wellbeing economy"
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Councils need boost to reach net zero, MSPs report
Committee calls on Government to work on support and investment strategy
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Emergency protection for tenants to be extended
Private rent rises to be capped at 3%
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Government's s 35 order reasons prompt further argument
Expert views differ over grounds for blocking Gender Reform Bill
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Holyrood's Gender Bill blocked on two grounds: Jack
Government's legal reasoning to be laid with s 35 order
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Supreme Court clears council of disabled discrimination
Glasgow acted lawfully in assessing community care service charges
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Lord Advocate role review delay attacked
Ministers insist project proceeding as planned despite criticism
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Cross-government digital identity service proposed
Ministers consult on secure ID creation and data sharing plans
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UK Government may seek to block Gender Reform Bill
Ministers considering first Scotland Act s 35 order to stop royal assent
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MSPs want more funding for Scotland's justice sector
Warning over potential cuts to staff and services
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MSPs to scrutinise Scottish Government decision making
Views invited as Holyrood committee begins novel inquiry
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MSPs slam lack of costings for National Care Service
Holyrood committee calls for fresh financial memorandum before stage 1 vote
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Ministers consult on stronger information access rights
Paper launched as MSP consults on proposed member's bill
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Supreme Court vetoes proposed referendum bill
Justices accept Lord Advocate's reference but bill beyond Holyrood powers
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Glasgow City Council to settle equal pay claims
Deal will see £770m paid to current and former staff
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Mackenzie to co-chair new IBA government lawyer forum
Project seeks to be focus for discussing sector-specific issues
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Elena Whitham to succeed Ash Regan as minister
Ayrshire MSP to be responsible for legal profession and legal aid
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MSP consults on extending freedom of information law
Katy Clark MSP launches proposal to enact campaigners' draft bill
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New Chair announced for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
Lord Brailsford takes over from Lady Poole
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How devolution is changing post-Brexit: call for views
MPSs open inquiry into regulatory divergence within UK