Legal news
You are currently filtering for: government-administration

Let Scotland legislate on own environment: MSPs
Report on UK Environment Bill declines to back sharing powers

MSPs to review working of Lobbying (Scotland) Act
Public Audit Committee calls for views on operation of 2016 Act system

Group to lead equality push post-COVID
Ministers set up expert advisory board to tackle disadvantage

MSPs launch inquiry into COVID impact on budget
Call for evidence on priorities and dealing with fiscal volatility

Quarantine rules face challenge as they take effect
Airlines claim 14 day rule irrational and disproportionate

Three members' bills come before Holyrood
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected

Second Coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood final stage
Ministers defeated twice on stage 3 amendments

CCBE sounds "alarm bell" for justice in Europe
COVID-19 restrictions need urgent measures to restore citizens' rights

Revamped FOI laws needed, MSPs report
Law needs modernised to reflect today's communication means: Public Audit

Holyrood inquiry to review pandemic preparedness
Committee to explore how better to manage future outbreaks

Second Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill published
Debt, LBTT and student accommodation among the areas for special relief

MSPs call for evidence on easing the lockdown
COVID-19 Committee encourages sharing views ahead of any decision

Private landlords offered loans to meet COVID rent loss
Scottish ministers offer interest-free loans to make up lost rental income

Holyrood to extend virtual sessions
Presiding Officer recognises need for enhanced scrutiny

Scam warning around Government COVID-19 packages
Cybercriminals try to cash in on people's need for support

Russell outlines next COVID-19 legislation
LBTT and walls of court relaxations to feature in second bill

Social distancing regulations extended on first review
Amendments made to protect workers and provide further guidance

Warning over scam emails around Job Retention Scheme
Criminals attempting to prey on businesses as online service goes live

Commissioner launches new hub on COVID-affected FOI law
Guidance and information posted on rights during emergency

Special Holyrood committee to scrutinise COVID-19 laws
Nine MSPs on new all-party group to review exercise of powers

Ministers back down on Small Business Grant restriction
Multiple outlets to qualify for 75% of first outlet support

Royal Assent for Coronavirus (Scotland) Act
Emergency powers to counter COVID-19 in force from midnight

No-jury solemn trials will help clear COVID-19 backlog
Emergency Scottish bill deals with effects of lockdown

Coronavirus restriction regulations come into force
Police can penalise failure to observe curbs on movement