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MSPs voice serious concerns over Retained EU Law Bill
Majority highlight strain on legislative processes as well as effects

MSPs query criminal justice social work future in NCS
Stage 1 report raises fresh concerns over lack of detail in bill

Northern Ireland Protocol lawful, Supreme Court rules
Judges reject Unionist challenge based on effect on Northern Ireland status

Care Service Bill powers "unacceptable", MSPs claim
Committee majority report says too much delegated to ministers

Views sought ahead of Community Wealth Building Bill
Ministers consult on approach to developing "wellbeing economy"

Councils need boost to reach net zero, MSPs report
Committee calls on Government to work on support and investment strategy

Emergency protection for tenants to be extended
Private rent rises to be capped at 3%

Government's s 35 order reasons prompt further argument
Expert views differ over grounds for blocking Gender Reform Bill

Holyrood's Gender Bill blocked on two grounds: Jack
Government's legal reasoning to be laid with s 35 order

Supreme Court clears council of disabled discrimination
Glasgow acted lawfully in assessing community care service charges

Lord Advocate role review delay attacked
Ministers insist project proceeding as planned despite criticism

Cross-government digital identity service proposed
Ministers consult on secure ID creation and data sharing plans

UK Government may seek to block Gender Reform Bill
Ministers considering first Scotland Act s 35 order to stop royal assent

MSPs want more funding for Scotland's justice sector
Warning over potential cuts to staff and services

MSPs to scrutinise Scottish Government decision making
Views invited as Holyrood committee begins novel inquiry

MSPs slam lack of costings for National Care Service
Holyrood committee calls for fresh financial memorandum before stage 1 vote

Ministers consult on stronger information access rights
Paper launched as MSP consults on proposed member's bill

Supreme Court vetoes proposed referendum bill
Justices accept Lord Advocate's reference but bill beyond Holyrood powers

Glasgow City Council to settle equal pay claims
Deal will see £770m paid to current and former staff

Mackenzie to co-chair new IBA government lawyer forum
Project seeks to be focus for discussing sector-specific issues

Elena Whitham to succeed Ash Regan as minister
Ayrshire MSP to be responsible for legal profession and legal aid

MSP consults on extending freedom of information law
Katy Clark MSP launches proposal to enact campaigners' draft bill

New Chair announced for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
Lord Brailsford takes over from Lady Poole

How devolution is changing post-Brexit: call for views
MPSs open inquiry into regulatory divergence within UK