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PE2232: Ban beehives in public spaces until statutory national safety regulations are in place

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to ban beehives in public access spaces until new safety laws are introduced. The new laws should clearly regulate beehives, including mandatory safety signage when beekeepers are working in public access spaces.

Petitioner: Susan Kirkness

Status: Under consideration

Date published: 21 July 2026

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Public Petitions Committee Consideration

SPICe Briefing (157KB, pdf) posted 14 September 2026


Written Submissions

PE2232/A: Scottish Government written submission, 31 August 2026 (103KB, pdf) posted 07 September 2026