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The Bill of Rights will protect essential rights, like the right to a fair trial and the right to life, which are a fundamental part of a modern democratic society.
This document relates to the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 9) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 25 January 2022 Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill —————————— Delegated Powers Memorandum Introduction 1.
Supported by: Colin Smyth: Proposed Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to establish an independent commissioner to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people.
The Committee notes the Scottish Government's plans to carry out pilots under this Bill to this effect.
The Committee also notes, however, the views of the representative of the Law Society of Scotland who indicated that any such amendments necessary to extend the provisions in Part 1 to cover pre-conviction bail would not be within the scope of this Bill, given that it focuses on offenders and that the Bill provides for the use of electronic monitoring when “disposing” of a case.
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Senator Regina Doherty, Leader, Seanad Éireann. 2.