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Committee reports
Date published:
16 January 2026
Inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish Prisons - Annexe A: Summary of relevant legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament
Annexe A: Summary of relevant legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament
ActSectionPurposeIn forceFriday releasesPrisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993Section 26CRelease timed to benefit re-integrationThe release of a prisoner may be brought forward if “it would be better for the prisoner's re-integration into the community for the prisoner to be released on the earlier day than on the day on which the prisoner would otherwise fall to be released”.YesBail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023Section 8Prisoners not to be released on certain days of the weekPrevents the release of prisoners on Fridays and the day before public holidays (release on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays was already prevented).NoBailBail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023Section 2Determination of good reason for refusing bailReframes the test which the court must apply when considering whether to grant bail, narrowing the court’s discretion to refuse bail.Yes (from 14/05/25)Section 3Removal of restriction on bail in certain solemn casesThe general bail test (as amended by Section 2) will apply to these solemn cases (where a person is accused of a violent, sexual, domestic or drug trafficking offence and has a previous conviction on indictment for an offence of that kind).Yes (from 14/05/25)ThroughcareBail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023Section 12Duty to engage in pre-release planningThe local authority, health board, Police Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, Social Security Scotland and integration joint board must engage in the development, management and delivery of a release plan if requested by Scottish Ministers (SPS).NoSection 13Throughcare supportScottish Ministers must publish throughcare standards no later than two years after this section comes into force.NoThe following SPS strategies will be relevant:
Mental Health Strategy 2024-2034
Alcohol and Drug Recovery Strategy 2024-2034
Family and Parenting Strategy 2024-2029
Following the Committee evidence session on 4 June 2025, the Scottish Recovery Consortium submitted significant additional written evidence.
Official Report
Meeting date:
3 May 2023
Meeting of the Parliament 03 May 2023
That the Parliament agrees that the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.
Committee reports
Date published:
23 June 2025
Stage 1 Report on the Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill - Need for reform of tacit relocation and options for reform
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Despite the general support outlined above, the Law Society of Scotland questioned whether the reform proposed through the current Bill “will provide the clarity and certainty required”ivWritten evidence.
Official Report
Meeting date:
3 September 2025
Meeting of the Parliament 03 September 2025
Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for Thursday 4 September 2025— after followed by Public Audit Committee Debate: The 2022/23 and 2023/24 Audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland insert followed by Motion on Legislative Consent: Employment Rights Bill - UK Legislation—Jamie Hepburn.
Official Report
Meeting date:
1 September 2021
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 01 September 2021
(S6O-00065) Recovery from the pandemic is an urgent priority for the Government.
Committee reports
Date published:
19 February 2021
Audit Scotland Budget Proposal for 2021/22 - Overview
Overview
Audit Scotland’s budget is drawn from two main sources.
Official Report
Meeting date:
25 November 2025
Finance and Public Administration Committee 25 November 2025 [Draft]
I am interested in the committee’s conclusions on getting right that balance. The committee will also be aware of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, which seeks to strengthen transparency, frankness and candour obligations in public inquiries.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
18 April 2024
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3 - Stage 1 scrutiny: Committee Evidence
The Committee focused on two provisions in the Bill: Remand, committal and detention of children and the rights of children in police custody.
Official Report
Meeting date:
9 February 2023
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee 09 February 2023
I am also keen to hear your views on how important Scotland’s third sector has been in supporting displaced Ukrainians.
Last updated:
5 November 2024
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Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill [AS PASSED] An Act of the Scottish Parliament to modify the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 in relation to the targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and for connected purposes.
