The Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 2 June 2025 by Katy Clark MSP. The Bill proposes reform to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This briefing provides background to the Bill and summarises some of the key proposals within the Bill, as introduced. …

This update gives an overview of intergovernmental activity of relevance to the Scottish Parliament between the Scottish Government and the UK Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive during quarter two (April to June) of 2025. …

One year on from the 2024 UK General Election, this briefing examines progress and developments relevant to the UK Government's commitment to 'reset' its relationship with the devolved Governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The briefing focuses particularly on intergovernmental relations between the UK and Scottish Governments. …

During Session 6 of the Scottish Parliament, post-legislative scrutiny was declared to be a strategic priority. This briefing provides an evaluation of the post-legislative scrutiny undertaken by committees during Session 6. It highlights the full post-legislative scrutiny inquiries undertaken by committees (i.e. where a formal inquiry was followed by a written report), as well as innovative approaches that have been trialled. It concludes with a summary of findings from a survey of MSPs and officials on their engagement with post-legislative scrutiny during Session 6. …

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 gives everyone the right to ask for any information held by a Scottish public authority. This briefing explains the 2002 Act and key features of the freedom of information regime in Scotland. It also considers recent policy and legislative proposals to change the freedom of information regime in Scotland. …

This update gives an overview of intergovernmental activity of relevance to the Scottish Parliament between the Scottish Government and the UK Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive during quarter one (January to March) of 2025. …