Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill
The Bill makes changes to the law in two main areas:
- decisions about granting bail to people accused of a crime
- arrangements for the release of some prisoners and the support that is provided to those who leave prison
The Bill was passed on 22 June 2023 and became an Act on 01 August 2023
Contents
Stage 3 - Final changes and vote
MSPs can propose further “amendments” (changes) to the Bill. MSPs decide on each of these. Finally, they debate and vote on whether to pass the Bill.
The Bill ended Stage 3 on 22 June 2023
Scottish Parliament research on the Bill
Read additional research done by the Scottish Parliament on specific parts of the Bill.
Briefing on the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill prior to Stage 3
Debate on the proposed amendments
MSPs can propose further “amendments” (changes) to the Bill. Amendments are “selected” (chosen for debate) by the Presiding Officer. MSPs then debate and decide on the amendments.
Documents with the amendments considered at the meeting held on 21 June 2023.
Marshalled List of Amendments for Stage 3 (328KB, pdf) posted 15 June 2023
Timed Groupings of Amendments for Stage 3 (784KB, pdf) posted 20 June 2023
Read the minutes of proceedings (192KB, pdf) posted 22 June 2023
Meeting on 21 June 2023 (Part 1)
Final debate on the Bill
Once MSPs have debated and decided on the amendments, they debate whether to pass the Bill.
Meeting on 22 June 2023
Read the minutes of proceedings (200KB, pdf) posted 22 June 2023
Final vote on the Bill
After the debate, MSPs vote on whether to pass the Bill.
Meeting on 22 June 2023
Final version of the Bill
Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill as Passed (2MB, pdf) posted 22 June 2023
Printing changes
Printing changes are changes to the text of a Bill for which amendments are not required. It will not change the legal effect of the Bill.
Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill printing changes after the Bill as Passed (152KB, pdf) posted 19 July 2023
Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill
- Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 19 June 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-09599
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 22 June 2023
Result 66 for, 44 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote Vote Passed