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Parliament in recess
The Scottish Parliament is in recess until 24 October. But there are lots of ways to catch up on what's been happening recently at Holyrood:
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Parliament returns with Tributes to Her Late Majesty the Queen
Following the period of national mourning, the Parliament started its Chamber business with tributes to Her Late Majesty The Queen, with contributions from a number of MSPs.
The role of Parliament following death of Her Majesty The Queen
Scotland and the Scottish Parliament played a significant role in the days following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We look back, day-by-day, at events in and around Holyrood to mark the passing of the Queen and the accession of His Majesty King Charles III.
Timeline: Parliament's role following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
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The Scottish Parliament is the home of Scottish democracy. We are open throughout the year. Find out how to visit us
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SPICe Spotlight blog
Read the blog from our information centre for impartial and up to date analysis of current issues
Presiding Officers
Alison Johnstone MSP is the elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.
Annabelle Ewing and Liam McArthur are Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs).
Public petitions
Petitions are a way to ask the Parliament to do something.
Any person or organisation can submit a petition: you do not have to be a certain age or live in Scotland.
MSPs cannot submit a petition but they can support them.
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Telephone 0131 348 5000 or 0800 092 7500 (freephone). If you would like to speak to someone in Gaelic, call 0131 348 5395 (message service only)
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