Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill
Jeremy Balfour MSP has introduced this Member’s Bill. It will establish a Disability Commissioner for Scotland.
The Bill is at Stage 1
Contents
Overview
Jeremy Balfour MSP has introduced this Member’s Bill. It will establish a Disability Commissioner for Scotland.
The Disability Commissioner will promote and safeguard the rights of disabled people.
The Commissioner will have various roles, including:
- promoting awareness and understanding of the rights of disabled people
- reviewing law, policy and practice relating to the rights of disabled people
The Commissioner may also undertake research on matters relating to disabled people.
In addition, the Commissioner will have the power to undertake investigations into issues that relate to disabled people or a disabled person.
Read more about what this Bill does in the Explanatory Notes (230KB, pdf) posted 08 February 2024
Why the Bill was created
Jeremy Balfour MSP believes that disabled people face many barriers in their day-to-day lives. A commissioner would be able to champion their rights and needs at a national level.
A commissioner could also influence change and make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people in Scotland.
Read more about why this Bill has been created in the Policy Memorandum (364KB, pdf) posted 08 February 2024