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Proposed Witchcraft Convictions (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill

Natalie Don-Innes, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party

Member’s Bill


Draft proposal

Date lodged: 22 June 2022

A proposal for a Bill to pardon all those convicted under the Witchcraft Act 1563

The consultation closed on 15 September 2022

Proposal withdrawn: 19 April 2023

Link to Consultation Summary (335KB, pdf) posted 15 April 2024

 

 


Proposal withdrawn

Proposal was withdrawn on Wednesday, April 19, 2023