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Scottish ministers hold out on Brexit devolution deal as Welsh settle
"Key sticking point" is limiting Holyrood powers without consent: Russell

UK ministers begin court challenge to Brexit continuity bills
Supreme Court to rule on competence of devolved legislation

MSPs to review Police and Fire Reform Act five years on
Justice Committee calls for views on whether aims have been met

Largest human rights claim costs UK Government £60m
Compensation paid out for unlawful cut to solar energy subsidies

Register of judges' interests backed by Holyrood committee
Public Petitions Committee supports longrunning campaign

Scott recommends biometric data code of practice
Ministers accept recommendations for improved oversight

Scottish EU Withdrawal Continuity Bill passed by MSPs
Challenge to ministers to test legality of emergency measure

Appeal judges give leave for article 50 review proceedings
Campaigners seek to challenge UK Government stance on revocability

Renfrewshire Law Centre to close over funding issues
End of month finish for Paisley centre after 20 years

Legal aid review calls for "fundamentally new approach"
Ministers' response to be published "in due course"

Advice services need better planning, review finds
Recommendations made for providers, funders and policy makers

Ministers postpone Police Scotland-British Transport Police merger
Proper integration not possible by April 2019 target

Legislative muddle resolved in favour of citizenship applicant
Amendments read as correcting historic gender discrimination

Commission project aims to have authorities budgeting for human rights
EU money will support delivery of "masterclass"

Judge refuses permission for judicial review on article 50 withdrawal
Legality of withdrawal notice held not a factor in Government policy

Ministers given too much power by EU Withdrawal Bill, peers report
Committee calls for more effective parliamentary scrutiny

Holyrood passes public boards gender equality law
2022 deadline to achieve 50% female membership

Appeal court upholds "snoopers' charter" ruling against Government
Powers to collect internet and phone activity records held unlawful

Lords committee calls for amendments as Brexit Bill comes before House
Bill needs changes to make it "constitutionally appropriate"

Scottish Crown Estate Bill begins Holyrood journey
Measure enables transfer of asset management to local communities

Islands Bill must reflect residents' priorities, MSPs report
Bill endorsed but local decision making crucial

Guidance published on instructing parliamentary counsel
Scottish team joins UK initiative to share knowledge

MSPs in Westminster talks over EU Withdrawal Bill
Cross-party group meeting peers and MPs to avert "constitutional crisis"

Scottish ministers plan emergency EU Bill if UK Bill not changed
Continuity Bill would give leverage in dispute with UK Government