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Let Scotland legislate on own environment: MSPs

23rd June 2020 | government-administration , planning/environment
Report on UK Environment Bill declines to back sharing powers

MSPs to review working of Lobbying (Scotland) Act

19th June 2020 | government-administration
Public Audit Committee calls for views on operation of 2016 Act system

Group to lead equality push post-COVID

10th June 2020 | government-administration
Ministers set up expert advisory board to tackle disadvantage

MSPs launch inquiry into COVID impact on budget

10th June 2020 | government-administration
Call for evidence on priorities and dealing with fiscal volatility

Quarantine rules face challenge as they take effect

8th June 2020 | government-administration | Health , Transport
Airlines claim 14 day rule irrational and disproportionate

Three members' bills come before Holyrood

25th May 2020 | agriculture-crofting , licensing , government-administration | Local government
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected

Second Coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood final stage

21st May 2020 | government-administration | Health
Ministers defeated twice on stage 3 amendments

CCBE sounds "alarm bell" for justice in Europe

20th May 2020 | europe , human rights , government-administration
COVID-19 restrictions need urgent measures to restore citizens' rights

Revamped FOI laws needed, MSPs report

19th May 2020 | government-administration
Law needs modernised to reflect today's communication means: Public Audit

Holyrood inquiry to review pandemic preparedness

18th May 2020 | government-administration | Health
Committee to explore how better to manage future outbreaks

Second Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill published

11th May 2020 | government-administration | Health
Debt, LBTT and student accommodation among the areas for special relief

MSPs call for evidence on easing the lockdown

8th May 2020 | government-administration | Health
COVID-19 Committee encourages sharing views ahead of any decision

Private landlords offered loans to meet COVID rent loss

6th May 2020 | government-administration | Housing
Scottish ministers offer interest-free loans to make up lost rental income

Holyrood to extend virtual sessions

1st May 2020 | government-administration
Presiding Officer recognises need for enhanced scrutiny

Scam warning around Government COVID-19 packages

30th April 2020 | criminal law , government-administration
Cybercriminals try to cash in on people's need for support

Russell outlines next COVID-19 legislation

29th April 2020 | government-administration
LBTT and walls of court relaxations to feature in second bill

Social distancing regulations extended on first review

22nd April 2020 | government-administration | Health
Amendments made to protect workers and provide further guidance

Warning over scam emails around Job Retention Scheme

20th April 2020 | criminal law , information technology , government-administration , employment
Criminals attempting to prey on businesses as online service goes live

Commissioner launches new hub on COVID-affected FOI law

17th April 2020 | government-administration
Guidance and information posted on rights during emergency

Special Holyrood committee to scrutinise COVID-19 laws

17th April 2020 | government-administration
Nine MSPs on new all-party group to review exercise of powers

Ministers back down on Small Business Grant restriction

15th April 2020 | corporate , government-administration
Multiple outlets to qualify for 75% of first outlet support

Royal Assent for Coronavirus (Scotland) Act

6th April 2020 | government-administration | Health
Emergency powers to counter COVID-19 in force from midnight

No-jury solemn trials will help clear COVID-19 backlog

31st March 2020 | criminal law , government-administration
Emergency Scottish bill deals with effects of lockdown

Coronavirus restriction regulations come into force

27th March 2020 | criminal law , government-administration | Health
Police can penalise failure to observe curbs on movement
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