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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales Bill

The Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales Bill was introduced on 24 September 1999 [Session 1]

This was a Member's Bill introduced by Tommy Sheridan


Bill becomes an Act

The Bill was passed on 6 December 2000 and became an Act on 17 January 2001

If the Bill is passed by MSPs, it can then get Royal Assent and become an Act.



Find the Act on legislation.gov.uk