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Research briefings

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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
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Scottish Budget 2026-27

Subject: Economy and Finance

Briefing number: SB 26-04

Published: 16 January 2026

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3

Subject: Education

Briefing number: SB 26-03

Published: 14 January 2026

Scottish Budget 26-27: Taxes Infographic

Subjects: Economy and Finance | Health

Briefing number: SB 26-02I

Published: 14 January 2026

SPICe Bill Summaries - Session 6 - July 2024 to June 2025

Subject: Parliament and Government

Briefing number: SB 26-01

Published: 06 January 2026

Draft Climate Change Plan - Background Information and Key Issues

Subject: Environment and Energy

Briefing number: SB 25-63

Published: 19 December 2025

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: A summary of stage 2 proceedings

Subjects: Equalities | Health

Briefing number: SB 25-62

Published: 17 December 2025

Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025

Subject: Parliament and Government

Briefing number: SP PAPER 938

Published: 16 December 2025

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill - Briefing Prior to Stage 3

Subject: Education

Briefing number: SB 25-61

Published: 10 December 2025

Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3

Subject: Justice

Briefing number: SB 25-60

Published: 04 December 2025

Intergovernmental activity update Q3 2025

Subject: Parliament and Government

Briefing number: SB 25-59

Published: 20 November 2025