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Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.
Find out what areas the Scottish administration legislates on and how it is structured.
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
This factsheet sets out the impact of the draft clauses laid in Parliament on the responsibility for the welfare system in Scotland.
#GetInOntheAct and read our factsheets about the new powers that are coming to the Scottish Government.
This factsheet sets out a summary of the devolution of powers to Scotland, including the impact in key areas such as tax and welfare.
Details of the Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General's whistleblowing policy
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerns the relationship between the UK Government, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and the Office of Communications (Ofcom), arising as a result of the Smith Commission Agr…
Impact guidance for the Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Act 2013
This factsheet provides information on the significant increase in powers to the Scottish Parliament.
The UK Government has compiled this practical resource to help businesses in Scotland understand and navigate the wide range of support available.
Memorandum to the Scottish Affairs Select Committee on post-legislative assessment of the Scotland Act 2012
This notice sets out the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland's Data Protection Policy.
This notice sets out the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland's Privacy notice.
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