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PE2162 : Prevent strangers from filming or photographing children in public play parks

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to make it illegal for strangers to film or photograph children in public play parks.

Petitioner: Sharon Glen and Alex O'Kane

Status: Closed

Date published: 08 May 2025

Click here for the full petition


Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration

SPICe Briefing (120KB, pdf) posted 09 July 2025


Committee Meetings

10 September 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.

Official Report of Meeting 10 September 2025 


Written Submissions

PE2162/A: Scottish Government written submission, 19 May 2025 (77KB, pdf) posted 30 May 2025

PE2162/B: Petitioner written submission, 4 June 2025 (92KB, pdf) posted 13 June 2025

PE2162/C: Petitioner written submission, 13 August 2025 (76KB, pdf) posted 04 September 2025