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PE2168: Guarantee Legal Aid for "Death or Serious Injury" victims in legal action against Police Scotland

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to grant Legal Aid to all victims and their families when medical evidence confirms that a "Death or Serious Injury" incident occurred during an interaction with Police Scotland personnel.

Petitioner: Steven McInally

Status: Closed

Date published: 29 May 2025

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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration

SPICe Briefing (113KB, pdf) posted 09 July 2025


Committee Meetings

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

Official Report of Meeting 8 October 2025


Written Submissions

PE2168/A: Scottish Government written submission, 28 July 2025  (124KB, pdf) posted 19 August 2025