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Committee reports
Date published:
25 March 2026
Legacy Report of the Public Audit Committee, Session 6 - Scotland's colleges
In a letter to the Committee in March 2026, the Auditor General stated that his review of the 2024/25 audited accounts and Annual Audit Reports for the college sector had identified that some colleges are facing “high levels of financial risk” and that he intends to report on these issues in his 2026 report on Scotland’s colleges which is due to be publishe...
Committee reports
Date published:
20 March 2026
Neurodivergence in Scotland - Written submissions
Written submissions
Joint written submission from ASAME, ARGH and SEMA: survey results re education, employment and the criminal justice system
Close the Gap
COSLA
DIFFERabled
Dyslexia Scotland
NASUWT
Ross Pantony
Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence (STAND)
Note on terminology from STAND - Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence
Written submission on stigmatising language from STAND - Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence
Written submission on school inspections from STAND - Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence
Written submission on East Lothian Council and Data Management from STAND - Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence
Written submission on issues re ADHD care in Scotland from STAND - Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence
Written submission on Development of Education Policy and Neurodivergence from STAND - Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence
Written submission on Accountability...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 March 2026
Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3 - Meaning of ‘permitted premises’
Maurice Golden MSP also put probing amendments about prescribers being on premises, arguing that presence on premises alone did not confer or equate to safe practices without, in addition, robust governance and accountability measures also being in place.
Committee reports
Date published:
5 December 2025
Report tracking the work of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee 2024-25 - Public Service Reform and multi-year funding
We held evidence sessions on 9, 16 and 23 September and 28 October at which we took evidence from local authorities, the Accounts Commission, Unison, COSLA and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government.
Petitions
Petition published:
16 June 2025
Abolish the General Teaching Council for Scotland
PE2170.
Paul Blaker on behalf of Accountability Scotland.
Petition Summary
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to abolish the General Teaching Council for Scotland and replace it with a government agency..
Committee reports
Date published:
29 January 2025
Report on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the Data (Use and Access) Bill - The Provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Bill
It touches on a wide range of policy areas including—
provision for “smart data” schemes – which would enable customers to request that third parties share their data to provide services like account switching;
establishment of a framework for the regulated provision of “digital verification services” (for identity verification);
creation of a register for ...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
6 December 2024
Scottish Budget 2025-26 - Reflection of Human Rights Principles in Budget 2025-26
Human rights budgeting is essential to create a long-term spending approach which supports marginalised groups, and ensures public services are directed where they are most needed, such as toward under-served areas with high poverty rates.
It puts transparency, accountability and equity first, guiding public bodies to make informed decisions.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
26 November 2024
Adults with incapacity - 2024 update - Definition of incapacity
For example, someone may have the capacity to deal with the weekly shop, however they might need some help in making decisions about paying their bills or dealing with their bank accounts.
The Scottish Government has published a guide for health and social care professionals on assessing the capacity of individuals in their care.
Committees
Published:
7 November 2024
Major ICT Projects: Scottish Government response, November 2024
Major ICT Projects, ICT, digital, case management, body camera, Police Scotland, body worn video, accountability, governance.
Major ICT Projects Scottish Government response November 2024.
Committee reports
Date published:
29 October 2024
National Outcomes: Response to the Review of Outcomes and Indicators relating to the Scottish Government's International Work - Inspiring Connections: Scotland's International Culture Strategy
Retrieved from https://www.gov.scot/publications/inspiring-connections-scotlands-international-culture-strategy/pages/7/
Development of a “theory of change model” would “document the evidentiary indicators that will be used to measure and demonstrate change” and an “accompanying monitoring and evaluation plan” would “support progress towards the strategy’s vision and provide accountability”.1Scottish Government. (2024, March 28).
