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

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PE2057: Promote shared parenting and prevent the separation of children from their parents

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to:

  • ensure the frequency and duration of parental contact is equal;
  • promote the use of parenting agreements;
  • require that evidence of accusations from one parent to another are provided within 14 days of any civil action; and
  • raise public awareness of the importance of both parents in a child’s life.

Petitioner: John McMaster

Status: Closed

Date published: 26 October 2023

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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee consideration