Scottish Parliament ‘should have role in developing post-EU laws’
The Scottish Parliament should have a role in adapting laws and regulations in areas currently governed by the EU after Brexit, a committee convenor has said.
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Patrick Harvie calls Holyrood security entry system a ‘dystopian nightmare’
Patrick Harvie has compared new security entrance requirements at Holyrood to “something out of a dystopian nightmare”.
Police ‘don’t know’ about dog control laws passed almost 10 years ago – MSP
Police officers do not all know about dog control legislation introduced by Holyrood almost a decade ago, MSPs have been told.
Tourist hotel levy for Edinburgh will happen, says tourism secretary
Tourism Secretary Fiona Hylsop has said the Scottish Government will bring forward legislation that could result in a new levy being charged on hotel stays – despite refusing to say if she supports the change.
Call to crack down on unqualified people identifying as electricians
A law must be introduced to clamp down on unqualified people calling themselves electricians, according to an MSP.
Kirk leaders voice support for smacking ban
God would support a ban on smacking children, the Church of Scotland has said.
Scotland can win European space race, says MSP
Scotland is leading the way and can win a European space race, an MSP has said.
Church of Scotland: God would support ban on smacking children
God would support a ban on smacking children, the Church of Scotland has said.
MSP demands inquiry into ‘public health crisis’ of drug deaths
A public inquiry must be held urgently in order to address a rising number of drug deaths in Scotland, an MSP has said.
Nicola Sturgeon condemns David Mundell over no-deal vote abstention
Nicola Sturgeon has branded the Scottish Secretary’s abstention on the no-deal Brexit vote at Westminster a “disgrace”.
Cuts to radio shows will reduce Scots voices, MSPs told
There will be fewer local voices on radio in Scotland as a result of Global Radio’s plans to centralise programming, MSPs have been told.