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Government’s use of Covid laws criticised by MPs
Committee says Parliament wasn’t given enough say

MSPs inquire into Government's National Outcomes
Call for evidence as National Performance Framework comes under scrutiny

ICO raps Scottish Government and NHS over COVID app
Inadequate information over how personal data would be used

UK internal market functions need better scrutiny: MSPs
Report calls for devolution principles to be protected in resolving issues

Public Boards Act held ultra vires in defining "woman"
Attempt to include transgender women cut across scheme of Equality Act

Audit launched into women’s participation at Holyrood
Move will look at barriers to a political career

MSPs call for views on re-enacting COVID provisions
Choice of surveys to comment on Recovery and Reform Bill

Proposed bill would allow removal of absent MSPs
Consultation running on law to add grounds and processes for removal

Peers seek better partnership with devolved governments
Constitution Committee report calls for greater mutual respect

Lady Poole to chair COVID-19 inquiry
Draft terms of reference cover 12 key areas

MSPs call for EU alignment scrutiny framework
Committee seeks proper scrutiny of exercise of powers under Continuity Act

Lords sound warning over "Government by diktat"
Reports call for Government restrain use of delegated powers

Lords warn over coming EU travel checks
Concerns that UK will be unprepared when new controls introduced

MSPs to examine use of emergency powers
Legal mechanism used more than 100 times during pandemic

FOI figures down in first COVID year: annual report
Commissioner asserts importance of information in pandemic response

Unpaid carers to receive Holyrood cash boost
Legislation is passed by MSPs

Rights bills beyond Holyrood powers: Supreme Court
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills would affect Westminster powers

Judgment this week on challenges to Holyrood bills
Supreme Court to rule on UNCRC and Local Government Charter incorporation

Lords call for better scrutiny of trade agreements
Report says Government must commit to meaningful early engagement

MSPs begin UK internal market inquiry
Call for views seeks comments on impact on devolution

Twelve bills announced in new Programme for Government
Society criticises lack of urgency in reforming legal aid

Sturgeon announces pandemic public inquiry
Move comes after pressure from victims’ families

COVID recovery law plans go out to views
Ministers consult on longer term measures to support recovery

Crown agrees £6.39m to Green for wrongful prosecution
Further settlement in Rangers cases adds to cost to public purse