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SPICe briefings
Date published:
4 November 2021
Social dialogue in Scotland: Experiences of employers and their representative organisations in policy making around skills and training - Do employers’ representative organisations see political will and commitment to engage in social dialogue on the part of all parties?
This example highlights how important it is that wider systems of discussion, representation and negotiation both understand the legitimacy and capacity of these organisations to represent members, and also account for that in consultation processes.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
21 September 2021
Economic development in Scotland - Looking back – 22 years of economic strategies
A Fraser of Allander blog described Scotland’s economic policy landscape as complex and suggested that this can lead to confusion, a lack of alignment, duplication, weakened accountability, and makes evaluating what actually works all the more difficult.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
20 August 2021
Equalities and Human Rights: Subject Profile - Summary
The Scottish Government first consulted on reforms in 2017, but the proposals were delayed, firstly to take account of additional issues raised, and secondly because of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Last updated:
25 June 2021
Climate Change
As part of their budget scrutiny, relevant committees are asked to scrutinise how proposed spending in their particular remit has taken account of climate change issues and will help the Scottish Government meet the targets set out in the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
Committee reports
Date published:
22 March 2021
Education and Skills Committee Session 5 Legacy Paper - Introduction
In this report, we will look back at some of our key achievements this session, including where we have listened to children, young people and adults, where we have held local authorities, the Scottish Government and public bodies to account and where we have helped change law, policy and practice for the better.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 January 2021
Update to the Climate Change Plan - Key Sectors - Monitoring Progress
GWh - Gigawatt Hour of Energy) by 30% by 2032 (from 2015 baseline)
Reduce industrial emissions intensity (tCO₂e per £GVAm) by 30% by 2032 (from 2015 baseline)
% of Scottish gas demand accounted for by biomethane and hydrogen blended into the gas network.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
9 December 2020
Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill - Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (sections 8-16)
Section 8 also sets out the issues or views that the sheriff must take into account, including the views of the person at risk and the welfare of a child relevant to the application.
Committee reports
Date published:
29 October 2020
Pre-release Access to Official Statistics (Scotland) Bill Financial Memorandum
Market-sensitive statistics include information about GDP, retail sales, Quarterly National Accounts Scotland and Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS).
Committee reports
Date published:
7 September 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill - Examination of children and young people alleged to have perpetrated sexual assault and abuse
We ask the Scottish Government how it will take into account the needs of alleged perpetrators, including those who are former victims of abuse, and how they will receive trauma-informed care?
SPICe briefings
Date published:
6 August 2020
UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill - Part 2 -Environmental Principles and Governance - What makes an effective governance body?
Retrieved from <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/report-roundtable-environment-climate-change-environmental-governance-scotland-uks-withdrawal/pages/1/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.scot/publications/report-roundtable-environment-climate-change-environmental-governance-scotland-uks-withdrawal/pages/1/</a> [accessed 16 July 2020] as identifying six critical issues to be addressed in a new or revised governance system:
Independence;
Expertise/capacity;
Resources;
Powers;
Citizens’ entry point; and
Accountability...
