Scottish Government

Monday 28/06/1999

An Electoral System for Scottish Local Government: Modelling some Alternatives [Research]

This report assesses the relative merits of a number of alternative proportional representation electoral systems for Scottish local government.

Wednesday 23/06/1999

Writing for CRU Research Series: Guidance for Contractors

These Guidance Notes provide advice on the style and format of Central Research Unit (CRU) reports.

Tuesday 15/06/1999

Community Mediation in Scotland: A Study of Implementation [Research]

To examine the development and implementation of community mediation schemes run by 3 small scale voluntary organisations in Scotland.

Friday 14/05/1999

Community Mediation in Scotland - A Study of Implementation - Research Findings [Research]

To examine the development and implementation of community mediation schemes run by 3 small scale voluntary organisations in Scotland.

Wednesday 12/05/1999

The Scottish Office Publication List 1998

Register of all Scottish Office publications produced during 1998 and placed with The Scottish Office library

Tuesday 11/05/1999

Local Government Political Management [Research]

This report explores the strengths and weaknesses of alternative political management models for local government, using international case studies.

Poor Housing and Ill Health: A Summary of Research Evidence [Research]

This report examines the health impact of poor housing conditions on occupants.

The Constitutional Status of Local Government in Other Countries [Research]

Report on the different constitutional arrangements for local government in a selection of 9 countries.

Monday 10/05/1999

Life Sentence Prisoners in Scotland [Research]

The main objectives of the study were to identify the length of time life sentence prisoners spend in custody under Scottish criminal justice arrangements.

Thursday 29/04/1999

NPPG 18 PLANNING AND THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT [Planning]

NPPG 18 PLANNING AND THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT

Friday 23/04/1999

Crime and the Farming Community: The Scottish Farm Crime Survey, 1998 - Research Findings [Research]

The aim of the research was to investigate the type and extent of crime being committed on Scottish farms, and to assess the vulnerability of farms to crime.

Geese and their Interactions with Agriculture and the Environment - Research Findings [Research]

This study provides baseline data to inform the work of the National Goose Forum for Scotland.

New Ideas in Rural Development No 7: Community Development Agents in Rural Scotland - Research Findings [Research]

A summary of guidance produced by the SNRP in their 'New Ideas in Rural Development' series providing advice on the involvement of community development agents in rural areas.

New Ideas in Rural Development No 8: Tackling Crime in Rural Scotland - Research Findings [Research]

A summary of the guidance produced by the SNRP in their 'New Ideas in Rural Development' series providing practical advice on tackling rural crime.

Study of the Impact of Migration in Rural Scotland - Research Findings [Research]

The aim of the study was to look in more detail at patterns of migration and the impact of in-migration in a selection of case study communities.

The Potential for Socio-Economic Benefits from Natura 2000 Designations - Research Findings [Research]

The study reviewed existing literature and research, and described case studies in Scotland and the wider European Union for habitat directives.

The Recording of Wildlife Crime in Scotland - Research Findings [Research]

This research reviewed current practice and procedure for the recording of wildlife crime.

Thursday 15/04/1999

Taking Account of Victims in the Criminal Justice System: A Review of the Literature - Research Findings [Research]

This study is a review of international literature on the ways information and views from victims are taken into account in different criminal justice processes.

Tuesday 13/04/1999

Research on Women's Issues in Scotland: An Overview - Research Findings [Research]

This Research Findings outlines a research strategy on Women's issues and outlines plans for the next stages.

Women in Decision-Making in Scotland: A Review of Research - Research Findings [Research]

This summary of the state of research in Scotland adds to the growing literature documenting the experiences of women in Scotland, and identifies the gaps in knowledge.