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Date published:
26 January 2026
Stage 1 report on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill - Repealing the publication scheme duty and introducing a duty to proactively publish
Ms Clark reiterated her view that “although the 2002 act was framed with the best of intentions, the reality is that the publication schemes have not worked” and that the proposals would be “a more effective way to take things forward.”iiStandards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. (2025, 27 November).
Committee reports
Date published:
16 January 2026
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report - Application beyond schools
This will allow for shared learning and joined-up best practice and ensure that children’s experiences are consistent across different settings.
Committee reports
Date published:
19 December 2025
Stage 1 report on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill - Potential future savings
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Ms Boyack told the Committee that the Bill might lead to long-term savings by supporting collaborative conversations and the sharing of best practice across public sector organisations to invest in sustainable policies “that will save money further down the line”.8Scottish Parliament. (2025, December 19).
Committee reports
Date published:
30 September 2025
Stage 1 report on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill - Repeal of Venison Dealer Licence (Section 33)
Public procurement was consistently identified as one area where the Scottish Government could incentivise the supply and consumption of wild venison, with the supply of local venison to schools in Argyll & Bute given as a best practice example.
A lack of infrastructure and food processing facilities were repeatedly highlighted as a significant barrier ...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
18 July 2025
Housing (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3 - Summary
It may be that we can find solutions together which can be proposed at Stage 3 and other areas which are best dealt with outside of the Bill process.
Committee reports
Date published:
19 June 2025
Report on the Scottish Budget process in practice - Public
The Scottish Government has commissioned external research on international best practice in tax communications which “has helped to inform us on such topics as tax literacy” which she highlighted is important for compliance.
Committee reports
Date published:
19 March 2025
Stage 1 report on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill - Game Damage
We highlight concerns about game damage disputes ending up in the Land Court and recommend that the Scottish Government reflect on how best to avoid this. In particular, consideration should be given to whether some form of arbitration or standard claim procedure would improve the process of assessing and being compensated for game damage.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 January 2025
Getting the inactive active: Barriers to physical activity and their potential policy solutions - The sport and physical activity landscape in Scotland
The guiding principles that related directly to sport and PA were:
The learning estate should be well-managed and maintained, making the best of existing resources, maximising occupancy and representing and delivering best value.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
19 April 2024
Scotland's Commissioner Landscape - A Strategic Approach - Summary
The commissioner also serves as a guardian for future generations, engages with stakeholders to identify emerging priorities, and chairs a network of institutions for future generations, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices on sustainable development.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 December 2023
Stage 1 Report on Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill - The “liable person”
However, the Minister also reiterated that he would continue to engage with businesses “in order to ensure that we have an administrative regime that is as efficient and as light touch as possible and that we find national consistency where we can,” which was why he’d asked Visit Scotland to convene an expert group “to develop best practice and guidance to ...
