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SPICe briefings
Date published:
5 October 2023
Trees, forests and hedges - some frequently asked questions - Getting permission to fell trees
Getting permission to fell trees
In general, a 'felling permission' is required to cut down trees.
Committee reports
Date published:
15 September 2023
Stage 1 Report on the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill - Cohabitants claiming a share of the deceased’s estate
When considering the appropriate time limit, Alan Barr from the Law Society of Scotland pointed out that a 12-month time limit might still be an issue in practice when there is a delay to executors “getting themselves appointed”.Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee.
Committee reports
Date published:
28 April 2023
Stage 1 Report on the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill - Publicly searchable record of disqualified trustees
She also emphasised OSCR’s point that if an organisation has doubts around someone’s identity, they can get in touch with OSCR, and that a similar system works well in England and Wales.iSocial Justice and Social Security Committee.
Committee reports
Date published:
14 March 2023
Subordinate Legislation considered by the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on 23 February 2023
When asked about the Scottish Government's use of uprating as a measure and the need for it to be reviewed, the Minister explained that the September Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) is a measure over the preceding 12 months to September and not just the month of September. Therefore benefits will get uprated in April 2023 with a CPI representing change in pr...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
15 December 2022
Property Factors - Frequently Asked Questions - Tribunal procedures
One can therefore bring a case to the First-tier Tribunal without legal support, although there may sometimes be merit in getting legal advice on specific legal points, particularly if the costs can be shared amongst homeowners.
Committee reports
Date published:
2 August 2022
Scottish Attainment Challenge - PEF: free school meals metric
This issue was highlighted by some of our parent comments: 'We also only get a fraction of what is due to our school because a lot of parents who are eligible don't sign up because school meals are free for their children anyway'.Connect, written evidence
As part of the refreshed approach to the attainment challenge, the Scottish Government switched from us...
Committee reports
Date published:
11 July 2022
Report on inquiry into energy price rises - Other fuel sources
This 80% allowance means businesses will "get a 91p tax saving for every £1 they invest"iUK Government (2022).
Committee reports
Date published:
28 April 2022
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Report - Communication and enforcement
I have already spoken to people who have told me that fireworks are going to be banned next year, which means that they have got the wrong message. I suggest that we need to get ahead of the game.”iiCriminal Justice Committee, Official Report, 16 March 2022 (Col 14): https://www.parliament.scot/api/sitecore/CustomMedia/OfficialReport?
SPICe briefings
Date published:
16 March 2022
Economic, social and cultural rights and the proposed Human Rights Bill - ESC rights
Funding to provide supportfor students, school pupils and care leavers without access to digital technology was provided during the pandemic, and the 2021-22 Programme for Government commits to providing all school age children with a device and connection to get online. Progress on providing these devices is likely to be seen as an important measure of ens...
Committee reports
Date published:
21 January 2022
Budget Scrutiny 2022-23 - Underspends
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In response to questioning about this underspend, the Cabinet Secretary reiterated that "it is illegal for me to overspend … therefore, as we get closer to the end of the financial year, coming in under budget is a bit like landing a 747 on a postage stamp."2Meeting of the Parliament. (2021, December 21).
