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Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill

  • Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 18 November 2024
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-15530
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 20 November 2024

That the Parliament agrees that the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill be treated as an Emergency Bill.


Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Angela Constance, John Swinney

Vote

Result 67 for, 50 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote Agreed

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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

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Alba Party

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Independent

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No Party Affiliation

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