The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
For information on results and what happens next, please visit Election 2026
A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs.
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MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government.
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Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers.
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You can get involved with the Scottish Parliament by joining a Cross-party group, submitting a petition, lobbying or exploring our education resources.
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Find out about tours and events at the Scottish Parliament.
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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
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Information on the different rules and guidance the Parliament must follow.
The Standing Orders are the rules of procedure for the Parliament
The Code of Conduct has principles and standards for MSPs
The purpose of this Guidance is to explain how the Parliament conducts its plenary business.
This guidance explains how rules about Public Bills work in practice
The Guidance describes the procedures and requirements for the progress of a Hybrid Bill through the Parliament
The Guidance describes the procedures and requirements for the progress of a Private Bill through the Parliament
This Guidance explains how Scottish Parliament committees operate in practice
This Guidance explains how the Parliament considers Legislative consent memorandums
Motions are used by MSPs to start a debate or propose a course of action. They are also used highlight local issues and achievements.
Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Find information about the purpose of the proxy voting scheme and the arrangements for Members to designate a proxy
The protocol sets out the working relationships between Scottish Parliament committees and the Scottish Government
Read the protocol on scrutiny by the Parliament of consent by Scottish Ministers to UK secondary legislation in devolved areas arising from leaving the European Union.