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SPICe briefings
Date published:
24 February 2026
The impact of tightening finances on Scotland's universities - Executive Summary
Evidence suggests that institutions will stand in good stead if they continuously and pragmatically review their programme portfolios to protect research-led teaching while removing duplication and diversifying funding through industry partnerships and commercialisation activities. Scaling online and hybrid delivery are a vital consideration to reduce costs...
Committee reports
Date published:
27 January 2026
Subordinate Legislation considered by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee on 27 January 2026
Criminal Justice Committee
Antisocial Behaviour (Fixed Penalty Offences) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
Early Removal of Prisoners from the United Kingdom (Amendment of Specified Time Periods) (Scotland) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2026 (SSI 2026/11)
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Scottish Landfill Tax (Administration) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/8)
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Visitor Levy (Reviews and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
Building (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/7)
Visitor Levy (Interest on Unpaid Levy and Penalties) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/9)
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
National Bus Travel Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Re-laid Draft)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities...
Committee reports
Date published:
19 January 2026
Audit Scotland Budget Proposal for 2026/27 - Vacancies and staffing
The Chief Operating Officer told the Committee that there has been no active decision to reduce graduate intake by four WTE.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 December 2025
Report on the Cost-effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries - Impact on public sector bodies
Importantly, they do not include “the opportunity cost of prioritising work over and above day-to-day activities”3Finance and Public Administration Committee. (2025, June 3).
Committee reports
Date published:
17 December 2025
Stage 1 Report on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill - Register of Foster Carers
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The Minister went on to note that "the Scottish child abuse inquiry has heard about the need for more consistent and joined-up protection for children," suggesting that "at present, we have no national mechanism for tracking who has been approved as a foster carer, what their history is and whether their current status is active, suspended or ...
Committee reports
Date published:
8 December 2025
Report on the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 and the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Modifications) Regulations 2026 [draft] - Annexe
Recommendations to improve the scheme remain outstanding, and numbers of victims subscribed to the scheme is both low in real terms and proportionally – although it has a recent upturn. Significant activity is required to implement changes, encourage explanation and benefits of the scheme, and ultimately numbers of victims subscribed.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
22 September 2025
Men's mental health in Scotland - Strengths-based approaches to improving men’s mental health
While traditional gender norms can discourage men from seeking help for mental health difficulties, emerging qualitative research suggests that certain aspects of these norms may also be constructively reframed to promote men to take a more active role in managing their mental health.
Last updated:
18 September 2025
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SPICe briefings
Date published:
31 July 2025
The intergovernmental relations 'reset': one year on - Common Frameworks programme
You can read more about what common frameworks are on the SPICe intergovernmental activity hub and in this February 2022 SPICe blog.
Committee reports
Date published:
25 June 2025
Delegated powers in the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1
Review of relevant powers
Section 3(2): definition of wellbeing
Power conferred on: Scottish Ministers
Power exercisable by: Scottish statutory instrument
Parliamentary procedure: affirmative
Provision
Section 3(1) defines the term "wellbeing" for the purpose of the Bill as:
the ability of individuals, families and other groups within society to enjoy—
(a) personal dignity, including respect for their choices and beliefs,
(b) freedom from fear, oppression, abuse and neglect
(c) good physical, mental and emotional health,
(d) participation in meaningful activity...
