Independent policy analysis.

If policy is to be based on evidence, then the evidence has to be as independent of ideological points of view as is possible. MBM Scottish policy analysis has an admirable record of trying to achieve that

This is such important work. Rigorous, detailed, evidence-based analysis is desperately needed as an antidote to toxic shouting-down and vacuous sloganeering on Twitter. The hardline shouters-down will shut their ears, of course, but many other people (including those in public office) will find it increasingly hard to ignore the reality that this project will reveal

Vital research to cut through the myths and establish the facts

MBM were very helpful to MSPs during a number of debates in the last parliament. There’s never any shortage of research, analysis and material for MSPs to go through when preparing for debates and legislation. So content that is incisive and authoritative is important, and that’s what MBM provided.

The most intelligent and robust analysis of the Hate Crime Bill and its impact on women’s rights came from MBM

Thoughtful, respectful, rational, compassionate and informative. So important when others demand ‘no debate’. I cannot overstate my respect for and awareness of the importance of this voluntary commitment to women and girls

MBM’s forensic analysis is an antidote to the no debate culture, and their work a major contribution to the debate about an area of human rights which has become a flashpoint in recent years

A formidable collective of female policy analysts

A policy analysis outfit whose principals boast extensive scholarship and years of experience inside the civil service