Update on Incorporating UN Convention into Scots Law Amendments to legislation incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child will deliver a clear, coherent and workable Bill that
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Further Confirmation Policy is Life-Saving The latest published research from Public Health Scotland concludes that the Scottish Government policy of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol sales has saved lives,
10-year Strategy Targets Growth Against Brexit Impacts An industry-led strategy which aims for a 25% increase in turnover for Scotland’s food and drink sector by 2028 has been published. Sustaining
Powers to Help Improve Firework Safety Local authorities have new powers to reduce the negative impact of fireworks. As of Thursday June 22, councils can designate Firework Control Zones
New Paper Shows Scale of Damage 7 Years On Marking seven years to the day since the majority of people in Scotland voted to remain in the European Union, a
7 Million Households Foregoing Basics The SNP has described a worsening ‘Tory housing nightmare’ as fresh figures show rent taking up the largest share of pay for tenants in a
Delivering a Safer Scotland for Everyone Scotland continues to be a safe place to live, with recorded crime remaining at one of the lowest levels seen since 1974. The Recorded
Incorporating UN Treaties Into Domestic Law Views are being sought on plans to enshrine international human rights – including the right to health and an adequate standard of living –
New Strategy Launched to Improve Survival A new 10-year Cancer Strategy aims to significantly cut the number of people diagnosed with later stage cancer and to reduce the health inequalities
Success of Starter Farm Initiative Participants in a programme designed to encourage new entrants into farming have commented on its successes. An evaluation of the Scottish Government’s Starter Farm Initiative
