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This section includes SPICe research briefings dating back to April 2017.

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 4 May 2021
  2. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 9 March 2026

Displaying 334 SPICe briefings

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Assessing the council tax against the principles of "good" tax policymaking

Subject: Economy and Finance

Briefing number: SB 26-15

Published: 06 March 2026

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill - consideration prior to Stage 3

Subjects: Economy and Finance | Justice

Briefing number: SB 26-13

Published: 02 March 2026

The impact of tightening finances on Scotland's universities

Subject: Economy and Finance

Briefing number: SB 26-12

Published: 24 February 2026

Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

Subject: Economy and Finance

Briefing number: SB 26-10

Published: 10 February 2026

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Briefing Prior to Stage 3

Subject: Economy and Finance

Briefing number: SB 26-09

Published: 05 February 2026

Intergovernmental activity update Q4 2025

Subject: Parliament and Government

Briefing number: SB 26-08

Published: 29 January 2026

Promoting Healthy Ageing in Scotland

Subject: Health

Briefing number: SB 26-07

Published: 26 January 2026

Financial support for children from parents: cross-border cases

Subject: Justice

Briefing number: SB 26-06

Published: 19 January 2026