The Bill as introduced sets out that an MSP could be recalled:
When an MSP is recalled, people in the constituency or region that the MSP represents will be able to sign a petition calling for the MSP to lose their seat. If the petition is successful, the MSP will lose their seat.
The Bill also establishes that an MSP could be removed if:
As with all Bills, the Finance and Public Administration Committee invites written evidence on the estimated financial implications of the Bill as set out in its accompanying Financial Memorandum (FM).
Read the FM for this Bill: Financial Memorandum.
The Committee's call for views closed on Friday 4 April 2025.
The Committee received 4 submissions to its call for views. Read the submissions on Citizen Space.