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Government’s use of Covid laws criticised by MPs

18th March 2022 | government-administration
Committee says Parliament wasn’t given enough say

MSPs inquire into Government's National Outcomes

2nd March 2022 | government-administration
Call for evidence as National Performance Framework comes under scrutiny

ICO raps Scottish Government and NHS over COVID app

28th February 2022 | human rights , government-administration | Data protection
Inadequate information over how personal data would be used

UK internal market functions need better scrutiny: MSPs

22nd February 2022 | government-administration
Report calls for devolution principles to be protected in resolving issues

Public Boards Act held ultra vires in defining "woman"

21st February 2022 | government-administration , human rights | Discrimination
Attempt to include transgender women cut across scheme of Equality Act

Audit launched into women’s participation at Holyrood

11th February 2022 | careers , government-administration
Move will look at barriers to a political career

MSPs call for views on re-enacting COVID provisions

7th February 2022 | government-administration | Health
Choice of surveys to comment on Recovery and Reform Bill

Proposed bill would allow removal of absent MSPs

20th January 2022 | government-administration | Parliamentary
Consultation running on law to add grounds and processes for removal

Peers seek better partnership with devolved governments

20th January 2022 | government-administration | Parliamentary
Constitution Committee report calls for greater mutual respect

Lady Poole to chair COVID-19 inquiry

15th December 2021 | careers , government-administration | Health
Draft terms of reference cover 12 key areas

MSPs call for EU alignment scrutiny framework

29th November 2021 | government-administration , europe
Committee seeks proper scrutiny of exercise of powers under Continuity Act

Lords sound warning over "Government by diktat"

24th November 2021 | government-administration | Parliamentary
Reports call for Government restrain use of delegated powers

Lords warn over coming EU travel checks

22nd November 2021 | europe , government-administration | EU / international
Concerns that UK will be unprepared when new controls introduced

MSPs to examine use of emergency powers

19th November 2021 | government-administration
Legal mechanism used more than 100 times during pandemic

FOI figures down in first COVID year: annual report

18th October 2021 | government-administration | Freedom of information
Commissioner asserts importance of information in pandemic response

Unpaid carers to receive Holyrood cash boost

8th October 2021 | government-administration , human rights , mental health-adult incapacity , welfare/benefits
Legislation is passed by MSPs

Rights bills beyond Holyrood powers: Supreme Court

6th October 2021 | family-child law , government-administration
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills would affect Westminster powers

Judgment this week on challenges to Holyrood bills

4th October 2021 | government-administration , family-child law
Supreme Court to rule on UNCRC and Local Government Charter incorporation

Lords call for better scrutiny of trade agreements

20th September 2021 | government-administration | EU / international
Report says Government must commit to meaningful early engagement

MSPs begin UK internal market inquiry

14th September 2021 | government-administration | Competition
Call for views seeks comments on impact on devolution

Twelve bills announced in new Programme for Government

8th September 2021 | government-administration
Society criticises lack of urgency in reforming legal aid

Sturgeon announces pandemic public inquiry

24th August 2021 | government-administration
Move comes after pressure from victims’ families

COVID recovery law plans go out to views

17th August 2021 | criminal law , government-administration , civil litigation | Health
Ministers consult on longer term measures to support recovery

Crown agrees £6.39m to Green for wrongful prosecution

11th August 2021 | reparation , government-administration
Further settlement in Rangers cases adds to cost to public purse
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