A packed programme of debate, music and film will begin this evening when the Festival of Politics opens at Holyrood.
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Justice Committee backs alternatives to court
Holyrood’s Justice Committee is backing increased use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration as an alternative to civil courts. Continue reading Justice Committee backs alternatives to court
Holyrood ‘shows respect’ for Gaelic with five year plan
The Scottish Parliament has renewed its commitment to Gaelic with the publication of its new Gaelic Language plan. The plan, published yesterday, sets out how the Scottish Parliament will promote and support the language over the next five years. Continue reading Holyrood ‘shows respect’ for Gaelic with five year plan
Holyrood Committee seeks views on new fuel poverty target
Proposed legislation which sets a new target relating to the eradication of fuel poverty is to be examined by the Local Government and Communities Committee. Continue reading Holyrood Committee seeks views on new fuel poverty target
Festival of Politics programme unveiled
The Scottish Parliament will become the first UK legislature to host the BBC’s flagship political debate programme, Question Time, when it broadcasts from the unique setting of the Debating Chamber this October as part of this year’s Festival of Politics.
World’s best press pictures come to the Scottish Parliament
The World Press Photo Exhibition showcases more than 100 of the most compelling and powerful examples of photojournalism taken over the course of 2017. The free exhibition is on display from Wednesday 1 August – Saturday 25 August 2018. Continue reading World’s best press pictures come to the Scottish Parliament
Public tickets announced for international culture summit at Holyrood
People in Scotland are today being given the opportunity to attend a major international summit being held in the Scottish Parliament on the future of the arts and culture. Continue reading Public tickets announced for international culture summit at Holyrood
Young people urged to tell the Scottish Parliament what inspires them
Young people in Edinburgh and Lothian are being urged to tell the Scottish Parliament about what inspires them to be in with an opportunity to come to Holyrood or for the Presiding Officer to come to them. Continue reading Young people urged to tell the Scottish Parliament what inspires them
Ben Macpherson relaunches Holyrood Social Enterprise group
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has joined forces with Social Enterprise Scotland to relaunch the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Social Enterprise. Continue reading Ben Macpherson relaunches Holyrood Social Enterprise group
Creative Scotland must urgently address its failings, says Holyrood Committee
Creative Scotland must urgently address its strategic failings following a catalogue of criticism from Scotland’s creative sector, says Holyrood’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee. Continue reading Creative Scotland must urgently address its failings, says Holyrood Committee