Attitudes and Behaviours
Publication
Intergovernmental Relations & Parliamentary Scrutiny
As part of the Committee’s scrutiny of inter-governmental relations, the Committee commissioned external research of the legislative oversight of inter-governmental relations in other jurisdictions
Opinion
Should we start talking about the constitution?
One year ago, Scottish voters were called to decide whether the nation should become an independent country or stay in the UK – essentially the question on the ballot paper was about Scotland’s f
Opinion
Referendum Echos
A year has passed since the historic referendum on Scotland’s future but its imprint upon politics and politicians across the UK remains indelible.
One of the over
Opinion
Devolving Care
The devolution of welfare benefits to Scotland, especially those relating to disabled people and carers, provides an opportunity to transform the way Scotland approaches welfare and care policy
Opinion
Paying for Powers
The devolution of various welfare powers to Scotland has led to speculation as to what a Scottish benefits system might look like.
Opinion
Is David Cameron actually seeking to destroy the Lords?
This post has an eye-catching title, but it isn’t a joke – my question is deadly serious.
News
Small Nations in a Big World - Review
The second edition of Small Nations in a Big World examines what other small European nations can teach Scots as they consider their nation's place in the light of #indyref and subsequent eve
Opinion
The Problems of EVEL I: Taxation
Why should Scottish MPs vote on English issues, when the same matters are devolved to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh?
Opinion
Constitutions, Quotas and Women's Political Representation
Constitutional or legislative quotas are becoming an increasingly popular means of addressing the under-representation of women in elected assemblies but, says Meryl Kenny, they can be effect
News
House of Lords Committee Appoints Prof David Bell as Adviser
Professor David Bell, a fellow of the Centre, has been appointed as the specialist adviser to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee.
Professor Bell, based at the Un