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SCVO writes scathing response to OSCR guidance on political campaigning 1

24 May 2013 | Governance | Niki May Young

The Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations has criticised the Scottish regulator, OSCR, for stepping “outside its regulatory remit” in draft guidance produced for charities on the Scottish independence referendum.

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