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SPICe briefings
Date published:
16 March 2026
Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3 - After section 16
The report must state whether the child has since achieved permanence, what further steps are needed if not, and which form of permanence would best serve the child. Scottish Ministers may provide guidance on the meaning of 'permanence' after consulting relevant parties.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
6 March 2026
Assessing the council tax against the principles of "good" tax policymaking - Proportionality
While lower‑income households often live in lower‑value properties (and vice versa), this relationship was described as rudimentary at best and certainly not universal. The classic example which disproves this link is of a retiree who has paid off the mortgage on their home, purchased on a higher income, but who now draws a more modest pension.
Committee reports
Date published:
23 January 2026
Stage 1 Report on the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill - GENERAL PRINCIPLES
This commission should be established with the requisite expertise within the first year of the next parliament to report back to the Parliament on how best to legislate to reduce the prevalence of prostitution in a manner consistent with protecting the safety of women and girls.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 January 2026
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report - Scottish Government guidance
There is also wider guidance on the restraint of children in a range of settings in the 2005 (updated in 2014) guidance Holding Safely.
IEI3 stated that it promotes best practice in ensuring all children and young people are safe and protected within a nurturing environment where additional support needs are provided for and well understood.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 December 2025
Report on the Cost-effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries - Amending Terms of Reference mid-inquiry
The Committee recommends that the Scottish Government undertakes a short, focused research project on best practice for drafting and amending ToRs ahead of the next Parliamentary session.
Committee reports
Date published:
2 October 2025
Strengthening committees' effectiveness - Different types of committees
The Liaison Committee takes the following key factors into account when deciding on which proposals to take forward:
Whether it makes best use of the knowledge and experience of Members of the House.
Committees
Last updated:
11 August 2025
Town Centres and Retail in Scotland
Who or what can drive change in Scottish town centres?
Can you provide examples of best practice and success stories, in the UK and/or internationally, of creating living and resilient town centres?
Committee reports
Date published:
19 June 2025
SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review - Definition of an SPCB supported body
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In written evidence, The ALLIANCE provide a view on categorising the definitions of commissioners, saying that “we felt that regulatory” and “rights based” best fit the remit and purpose of Commissioners, whereas “investigatory” and “policy-focussed” were more about the powers they may have.”
SPICe briefings
Date published:
18 March 2025
Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill - Consultation
Amongst other questions, it asked:
Which of the following best expresses your view of the proposed Bill?
Last updated:
19 February 2025
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) procurement policy
Our policy helps us make sure that our procurement:
follows public procurement regulations
is fair, ethical and transparent
achieves value for money
is sustainable and delivers benefits to society, the economy and the environment
Legal framework
SPCB procurement must follow these rules:
The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016
National case law
Conditions of contract
Except in exceptional circumstances, all contracts awarded by the SPCB are made under:
Scots law
SPCB agreed contract conditions – these are specific to each contract
Value for money
All contracts are awarded based on value for money, which is the best...
