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Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
The Bill makes destroying, damaging or desecrating a war memorial a specific statutory offence. It proposes that the penalties for this offence would be 10 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine. The Bill defines desecrating a war memorial in a way that includes what might be seen as acts of disrespect. Current Status of the Bill This Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Meghan Gallacher MSP on 14 May 2025. Read and find out more about the Bill: ... MoreOpened today -
Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
The Bill sets out that public bodies must take account of the need to promote wellbeing and sustainable development in their work. It sets out the definitions of “sustainable development” and “wellbeing” for this purpose. The Bill would also establish a Future Generations Commissioner. The Commissioner would promote the wellbeing of future generations and sustainable development in decision making by all public bodies, including by publishing guidance to help public bodies... MoreOpened today -
Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill
The Criminal Justice Committee is seeking views on a proposal by Ash Regan MSP for a new law about prostitution in Scotland. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. About this call for views The proposed new law is the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill . In summary, the Bill would create a new offence of paying for sexual acts. This would be an offence aimed at those who seek to buy sexual services. ... MoreOpened 30 June 2025 -
Good Food Nation Proposed National Plan
The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee and Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee plan to undertake scrutiny of the Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan in September 2025. The Proposed National Plan was laid in the Scottish Parliament by the Scottish Government on 27 June 2025 and can be accessed here: Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan . Before finalising the Plan, the Scottish Government is required to have regard to: ... MoreOpened 30 June 2025 -
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee is seeking your views on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. The call for views and analysis: aim to help the Committee understand the reasons people have for either supporting or opposing the Bill aim to help the Committee understand how people would like to see the Bill amended will not establish whether more people support or oppose the Bill ... MoreOpened 30 June 2025 -
Future social security spending in Scotland
The Social Justice and Social Security Committee is seeking views on future social security spending in Scotland. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. The Committee will base any assessment of public opinion on published data from opinion polls. As responses to this call for evidence will be self-selecting, they cannot be assumed to be representative of public opinion and will not be treated as such. About this call for views The Committee would like to gather... MoreOpened 27 June 2025 -
Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill - Individuals with care experience and those providing support
The Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is a draft law which is being considered by the Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament. The Committee wants to understand what individuals with care experience (children, young people and adults), and those supporting them, think of the draft law. If you are responding on behalf of an organisation or are an academic, please respond to the version of the call for views that... MoreOpened 27 June 2025 -
Draft Climate Change Plan Scrutiny 2025
The draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) is a strategy document which outlines how the Scottish Government intends to meet emissions reduction targets across all portfolio areas and sectors of the economy. The Climate Change Plan (CCP) is a statutory document required by the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 . It must set out the Scottish Government’s proposals and policies for meeting its statutory emissions reduction targets during the plan period i.e. it must explain how the... MoreOpened 27 June 2025 -
Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill - Organisations, public bodies academic
The Education, Children and Young People Committee is seeking views on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. The call for views and analysis: aim to help the Committee understand the reasons people have for either supporting or opposing the Bill aim to help the Committee understand how people would like to see the Bill amended If you are responding on behalf of an... MoreOpened 27 June 2025 -
Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill
The Finance and Public Administration Committee is seeking views on the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill. About the Bill The Bill introduces a new tax, called the Scottish Building Safety Levy, to be charged on the construction of residential property development in Scotland. This follows an amendment to the Scotland Act 1998 to include powers for a devolved tax to be charged in relation to certain steps in the building control process. The main aim of the bill is to... MoreOpened 26 June 2025 -
Pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27, with a focus on mental health spending
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is seeking views as part of its pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27. Its scrutiny this year is focused on the mental health budget. The Committee would like to explore current levels of spending on mental health services and how this is allocated across different interventions. The Committee would also like to explore how decisions on spending allocations are made. Your responses to the following questions will help in informing the Committee’s... MoreOpened 26 June 2025 -
Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is seeking views on a Bill which will establish a Commissioner for Older People in Scotland. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. About this call for views The Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill was introduced by Colin Smyth MSP on 2 April 2025. According to its accompanying Policy Memorandum the purpose of the Bill is to “establish a Commissioner for Older People, whose primary purpose... MoreOpened 26 June 2025 -
Pre-Budget scrutiny 2026-27: funding for culture
The Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee is seeking views on funding for culture to support its 2026-27 pre-budget scrutiny. The Committee agreed to take a cumulative approach to budget scrutiny over Session 6, focusing primarily on the culture spending portfolio. Find out more about the Committee's pre-budget scrutiny How to contribute Please answer the call for views by completing the submission form below. We welcome written views in English,... MoreOpened 25 June 2025 -
Transparency of Intergovernmental activity and its implications for parliamentary scrutiny
The Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee has launched an inquiry on the transparency of intergovernmental activity and its implications for parliamentary scrutiny and Ministerial accountability. About this call for views The Committee has previously considered how the shared intergovernmental space has evolved since the decision to leave the EU, and the effect of that evolution on the Scottish Parliament’s competence and core scrutiny functions. The... MoreOpened 24 June 2025 -
Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill
The Social Justice and Social Security Committee is seeking views on a Bill which will promote consideration by public bodies of sustainable development and the wellbeing of future generations. Responses to this call for views will help to inform the Committee’s scrutiny of the Bill, including the selection of witnesses to be invited to give oral evidence on the Bill. About this call for views The Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the... MoreOpened 24 June 2025 -
ADHD and ASD pathways and support
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) pathways and support. The inquiry seeks to: Understand why waiting times for diagnosis and management of ADHD and ASD are reportedly long, including the drivers of increasing demand, Understand how these conditions are diagnosed and managed, Understand the impact of delays on individuals, Explore solutions to... MoreOpened 23 June 2025 -
Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is seeking views on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Incompatibility Duty (Scotland) Bill. Your views will inform the Committee's scrutiny. About this call for views The Bill was introduced into the Scottish Parliament by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills on 30 April 2025. The Committee invites all interested organisations and individuals to submit your views on the... MoreOpened 20 June 2025 -
Responding to Long-Term Fiscal Pressures
The Scottish Fiscal Commission’s Fiscal Sustainability Report – April 2025 states that: “The Scottish Government will face significant challenges funding devolved public services in the future, particularly over the next twenty-five years… because the population in Scotland will age earlier than in the rest of the UK”. However: “… if improvements in population health can be achieved, pressure on health-related spending may be reduced in the... MoreOpened 13 June 2025 -
Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is looking at the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill and wants to hear your views. What is the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill? The Bill is in two parts— Part 1 makes a number of specific changes to address issues identified with the existing crofting legislation. The Bill would not fundamentally reform crofting legislation; the Scottish Government says a separate conversation is required for this. Part 2 would merge the... MoreOpened 13 June 2025 -
Bile na Croitearachd agus Cùirt an Fhearainn
Tha a’ Chomataidh Chùisean Dùthchail is Eileanan a’ coimhead air Bile na Croitearachd agus Cùirt an Fhearainn agus tha iad airson do bheachdan a chluinntinn. Dè th' ann am Bile na Croitearachd agus Cùirt an Fhearainn? Tha am Bile ann an dà phàirt— Tha Pàirt 1 a’ dèanamh grunn atharrachaidhean gus dèiligeadh ri duilgheadasan leis an reachdas croitearachd a th’ ann mar-thà. Cha dèanadh am Bile ath-leasachadh bunaiteach air reachdas croitearachd; tha... MoreOpened 13 June 2025 -
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill Daniel Johnson MSP has introduced this Member’s Bill. This Bill creates statutory guidance and duties in relation to the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. Restraint is preventing someone’s movement. Seclusion is isolating someone and preventing them from leaving the place where they are isolated. The guidance and duties in the Bill will apply to public and independently funded schools. The guidance and duties would not apply to... MoreOpened 30 May 2025 -
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
The Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 17 March 2025 by Daniel Johnson MSP, the Member in Charge. It aims to minimise the use of restraint and seclusion of children and young people in schools. Purpose of the Bill The Bill creates duties in relation to the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. The Scottish Government would need to issue statutory guidance to education providers about the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.... MoreOpened 28 May 2025 -
UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Bill bans certain commercial activities from taking place in relation to the UEFA European Football Championship that is to be held, in part, in Glasgow. Scotland will be one of the host nations for the 2028 Championship (EURO 2028). The Bill will ban: the unauthorised sale of Championship tickets for more than the face value or with a view to making a profit unauthorised street trading within an event zone at a prohibited time during the Championship... MoreClosed 28 May 2025 -
Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
The Economy and Fair Work Committee wants to hear your views on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill. This Bill was introduced by the Scottish Government on Wednesday 20 March 2025. What does the Bill do? Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an approach to economic development that tries to use the power of ‘anchor organisations’ to grow and retain wealth within a local economy. Anchor organisations can be public, private, or third sector bodies that have a... MoreClosed 26 May 2025 -
Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill Community wealth building is an approach to economic development. It focuses on ensuring that economic wealth is generated, circulated and retained in local communities. The Bill, as introduced by the Scottish Government, would instruct Ministers to publish a community wealth building statement. This would set out the measures they intend to take in relation to community wealth building. Ministers must also publish guidance on community wealth building. ... MoreClosed 23 May 2025 -
Inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish Prisons
The issue of drugs and substance use in Scottish prisons is multifaceted, encompassing both the supply of illegal substances and the support available for those struggling with the effects of usage. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) acknowledges this challenge and has implemented measures, including: An Incident Management Team working alongside Public Health Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland, and NHS partners. Problem Assessment Groups to provide rapid... MoreOpened 16 May 2025 -
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill As introduced, the Bill has four main parts. Part 1 says that the Scottish Government must introduce targets to improve biodiversity. Part 2 allows the Scottish Government to make and change laws relating to the Environmental Impact Assessments regime and the Habitats Regulations. This would replace a power that was lost as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU. Part 3 updates the aims of National Parks and makes changes to the way National Parks are run.... MoreClosed 12 May 2025 -
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is seeking your views on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill , which was introduced by the Scottish Government on Wednesday 19 February 2025. What does the Bill do? The Bill aims to support the protection and restoration of Scotland’s natural environment, and to assist the delivery of the Scottish Government’s net zero and biodiversity objectives. The Policy Memorandum for the Bill defines the ‘natural environment’ as: ... MoreClosed 9 May 2025 -
Cost-effectiveness of Scottish public inquiries
The Finance and Public Administration Committee has launched a call for views on the cost-effectiveness of public inquiries. Read about the inquiry There are 7 questions in the call for views: How effective is the current model of public inquiries in Scotland, and to what extent does it deliver value for money? Is there sufficient transparency around the purpose, remits (including any extensions), timescales, costs and effectiveness of public inquiries and what, if... MoreClosed 9 May 2025 -
British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 Inquiry
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee will be considering the impact of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015. The Act led to the development of a British Sign Language (BSL) national plan and listed authority plans. The listed authorities that must produce and implement their own plans for promoting and facilitating the use and understanding of BSL include local councils, NHS boards, colleges and universities, and the Scottish Parliament. The... MoreClosed 2 May 2025
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