Video: Smith Commission Debate
An expert debate on the implications of the Smith recommendations on tax, welfare and the relationships between the UK and Scottish governments.
New Podcast! Sexual orientation and gender identity in the Commonwealth
Dr. Matthew Waites discusses his recent book, “Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Commonwealth”.
Policy Scotland’s contribution to the Smith Commission Debate
About Policy Scotland’s submission to Lord Smith, focused on a number of areas where more information and more thought is needed on the implications of changing tax raising and transferring welfare powers.
New ideas for a new time: Scotland’s place in a new union
Policy Scotland, the University’s hub for policy research, has launched a working paper alongside plans for a programme of events that seek to make a major and novel contribution into the present debate centred around the Smith Commission. The paper written by Duncan Maclennan, Des McNulty and Ken Gibb, has been submitted to the Smith…
The main reason markets are falling? The future looks gloomier than it did before
Sayantan Ghosal argues that there is a narrow window to seize the opportunity for change to the current economic order.
Jim Gallagher – “The Day After Judgement”
Jim Gallagher, Visiting Professor in Government, sets out his views about what should happen now that the Scottish people have voted No to Independence.
Transforming offender rehabilitation
Professor Shadd Maruna talk about helping prisoners back into society .
Des McNulty – “Gordon Brown’s intervention in No campaign marks a political resurrection”
How Gordon Brown played a hugely significant role in saving the Union.
Scotland votes No – initial thoughts by Policy Scotland Director, Ken Gibb
Professor Ken Gibb analyses key issues from the Independence Referendum, including how to maintain and galvanize the enthusiasm for politics.
An independent Scotland’s currency options redux: assessing the costs and benefits of currency choice
Paper demonstrating that all of the currency options available to an independent Scotland come with the price tag of an austerity programme.