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Holyrood Committee backs Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Minority opposes ending relief for independent schools

IBA report supports positive legal aid cost benefit
Improving legal services "as important for growth as hospitals and schools"

Ministers consult on reform of dog control law
Views sought on how enforcement powers could be improved

Young people less aware of freedom of information rights, survey finds
Overall awareness at all time high, but under-35s still missing out

Reactions to historic Supreme Court ruling
"Huge vindication for parliamentarians" – Elaine Motion

Supreme Court quashes prorogation of Parliament
Unanimous decision holds Johnson acted illegally

Export licences for Saudi arms sales granted unlawfully: appeal court
Government failed to consider properly alleged humanitarian violations

Public authorities proposed for human trafficking "duty to notify"
Ministers consult on those to be subject to new legal obligation

Approved Census Bill allows voluntary questions for first time
Move allows voluntary answers on transgender status and sexual orientation

Bill extends and simplifies Disclosure Scotland regime
Lifetime membership changes to renewable five yearly

Lord Boyd of Duncansby appointed to Investigatory Powers Tribunal
Court of Session judge to be Vice President of complaints body

Forty journalists sign open letter seeking stronger Scots FOI law
Press remain critical of Scottish Government record despite improvements

Ministers publish Referendums Bill – but hold off requesting power
"Standing framework" for any poll within Holyrood's competence

Public Health Scotland planned as new strategic agency
Ministers consult on how it would contribute to vision for health

Public board gender equality guidance goes out to views
Draft regulations and guidance under 2018 Act published

Brexit would mean independence referendum by 2021: Sturgeon
First Minister proposes Citizens' Assembly to consider Holyrood's future

Call for views as MSPs begin scrutiny of Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Stage 1 opens on bill to reform reliefs and revaluations

Scottish Government changes tack on EU continuity law
Ministers to abandon bill and propose other alignment measure

Administrative justice system needs "recharge": Society
President points to Scottish social security approach as model

Non-Domestic Rates Bill will remove private school exemption
£7m annual bill likely following loss of charitable relief

Police and fire reforms brought consistency despite failures, MSPs say
Post-legislative scrutiny calls for further changes

Holyrood needs proper say in post-Brexit policy, MSPs report
Committee calls for new forum for exploring differences of view

Core issues for Scottish economy identified in Fraser of Allander report
Shepherd & Wedderburn-commissioned study highlights growth inhibitors

Devolved taxes to have framework for policy changes
Ministers consult on how to set up structured process