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Government’s use of Covid laws criticised by MPs
Committee says Parliament wasn’t given enough say
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MSPs inquire into Government's National Outcomes
Call for evidence as National Performance Framework comes under scrutiny
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ICO raps Scottish Government and NHS over COVID app
Inadequate information over how personal data would be used
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UK internal market functions need better scrutiny: MSPs
Report calls for devolution principles to be protected in resolving issues
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Public Boards Act held ultra vires in defining "woman"
Attempt to include transgender women cut across scheme of Equality Act
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Audit launched into women’s participation at Holyrood
Move will look at barriers to a political career
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MSPs call for views on re-enacting COVID provisions
Choice of surveys to comment on Recovery and Reform Bill
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Proposed bill would allow removal of absent MSPs
Consultation running on law to add grounds and processes for removal
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Peers seek better partnership with devolved governments
Constitution Committee report calls for greater mutual respect
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Lady Poole to chair COVID-19 inquiry
Draft terms of reference cover 12 key areas
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MSPs call for EU alignment scrutiny framework
Committee seeks proper scrutiny of exercise of powers under Continuity Act
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Lords sound warning over "Government by diktat"
Reports call for Government restrain use of delegated powers
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Lords warn over coming EU travel checks
Concerns that UK will be unprepared when new controls introduced
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MSPs to examine use of emergency powers
Legal mechanism used more than 100 times during pandemic
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FOI figures down in first COVID year: annual report
Commissioner asserts importance of information in pandemic response
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Unpaid carers to receive Holyrood cash boost
Legislation is passed by MSPs
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Rights bills beyond Holyrood powers: Supreme Court
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills would affect Westminster powers
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Judgment this week on challenges to Holyrood bills
Supreme Court to rule on UNCRC and Local Government Charter incorporation
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Lords call for better scrutiny of trade agreements
Report says Government must commit to meaningful early engagement
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MSPs begin UK internal market inquiry
Call for views seeks comments on impact on devolution
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Twelve bills announced in new Programme for Government
Society criticises lack of urgency in reforming legal aid
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Sturgeon announces pandemic public inquiry
Move comes after pressure from victims’ families
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COVID recovery law plans go out to views
Ministers consult on longer term measures to support recovery
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Crown agrees £6.39m to Green for wrongful prosecution
Further settlement in Rangers cases adds to cost to public purse