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6 February 2025
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(S6F-03787 followed by Members' Business Debate on the subject of— S6M-15657 Elena Whitham: Report on Alcohol Use Disorder in the Justice System—That the Parliament notes the publication of the Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems’ paper, Alcohol Thursday 6 February 2025 2 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar (In)justice: Position on people with an alcohol use disorder in the justice system; is concerned that it is estimated that almost two-thirds, 63%, of people in prison have an alcohol use disorder, with almost half of those, 31%, possibly dependent on alcohol; is further concerned that the risk of death from alcohol causes is three times higher in men and nine times higher for women who have been in prison than for the general population; understands that the paper sets out why and how people with alcohol use disorders who come into contact with the justice system should have the best opportunities to access treatment and support, and that this could reduce reoffending and pressures on the justice system, tackle inequalities, improve the health and lives of the people concerned and the lives of their families and wider communities; believes that there are examples of innovative practice across Scotland, including Glasgow’s Alcohol Court; acknowledges that the paper further sets out several potential standards that could be implemented across the justice system, and understands that accountability...
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28 January 2025
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S6W-34039 Douglas Lumsden: To ask the Scottish Government how it works with with the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
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7 January 2025
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Supported by: Audrey Nicoll*, Emma Roddick*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Clare Haughey*, Rona Mackay*, Jackie Dunbar*, Karen Adam*, Bill Kidd*, Joe FitzPatrick* Jackie Baillie: Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week —That the Parliament *S6M-16020 recognises that Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week, which begins on 13 January 2025, raises vital awareness of the six less survivable common cancers, which are cancers of the lungs, liver, brain, oesophagus, pancreas and stomach; understands with deep concern that these cancers have an average five-year survival rate of just 16% and that over 9,000 people in Scotland are diagnosed with one of these conditions each year, accounting...
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5 December 2024
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S6W-32000 Craig Hoy: To ask the Scottish Government, after taking account of the expected in- year transfers and budget revisions, what difference there will be between local government funding provided in 2024-25 and 2025-26.
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26 November 2024
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Scrutiny of Scottish Public Services Ombudsman: The Committee will take evidence from— Professor Chris Gill, Professor of Socio-Legal Studies, and Professor Tom Mullen, Professor of Law, University of Glasgow; and then from— Paul Blaker, Member, and Peter Stewart-Blacker, Chairman, Accountability Scotland; Fiona Collie, Head of Public Affairs and Communicat...
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7 May 2024
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Supported by: Gillian Martin*, Màiri McAllan* *S6M-13082 Lorna Slater: Republic Day—That the Parliament welcomes the first national Republic Day to be held on 5 May 2024; notes that the day will raise awareness of, and celebrate, what it sees as the growing campaign for a Scottish Republic, with events held across Edinburgh alongside Republic Edinburgh; understands that the asks of the campaign group, Our Republic, highlight the view that, in Scotland, the people should be sovereign with power being democratically accountable...
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8 November 2023
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Gender Representation on Public Boards (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced, 7 November 2023 Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee), 7 November 2023 National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Health, Social Care and Sport)), 7 November 2023 Stage 1 (evidence (Finance and Public Administration Committee)), 26 September 2023 Report – Criminal Justice Committee (letter to lead committee, 10 February 2023) Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (13th Report, 2023) th Report – Education, Children and Young People Committee (11 Report, 2022) Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill (G) Royal Assent, 7 November 2023 Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Criminal Justice)), 20 September 2023 Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice)), 7 November 2023 Stage 1 (evidence (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee)), 7 November 2023 Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill (M) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Social Justice and Social Security)), 9 November 2023 Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee), 7 November 2023 Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (Social Justice and Social Security Committee), 9 November 2023 Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee), 14 November 2023 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Wednesday 8 November with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Wednesday 8 November 2023 42 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill (G) Reconsideration Stage (evidence (Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee)), 7 November 2023 Motion to proceed with Reconsideration Stage agreed, 14 September 2023 Amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Criminal Justice)), 1 November 2023 Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee), 24 October 2023 Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Local Government, Housing and Planning)), 7 November 2023 st Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (61 Report, 2023) Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Affairs and Islands)), 25 October 2023 th Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (65 Report, 2023) Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Affairs and Islands)), 8 November 2023 th Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (40 Report, 2023) Legislative Consent Memorandums A list of all Legislative Consent Memorandums lodged with the Scottish Parliament can be accessed via the website at: https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/bills/legislative-consent-memorandums Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill Supplementary LCM-S6-36a Lodged on 14 September 2023 Lead committee – Economy and Fair Work th Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (57 Report, 2023) Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill LCM-S6-38 Lodged on 19 July 2023 Meeting (lead committee (Economy and Fair Work)), 25 October 2023 th Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (58 Report, 2023) High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill LCM-S6-15 Lodged on 7 February 2022 th Report – Lead committee (Net Zero, Energy and Transport) (9 Report, 2022) th Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (27 Report, 2022) Subordinate Legislation (date of laying...
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21 September 2023
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All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament website at Proposals for Members’ Bills/Session 6 Proposals: Proposals for Bills – Scottish Parliament | Scottish Parliament Website Final Proposals Maurice Golden: Proposed Dog Abduction (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to create a new statutory offence to tackle the problem of dog theft and other situations where a dog is taken or kept without lawful authority, that would take account...
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16 June 2023
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Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Kevin Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Jackie Dunbar*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Gillian Mackay*, David Torrance*, Emma Harper*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-09410 John Mason: Shining a More Positive Light on Residential Care—That the Parliament welcomes the release of Lewine Mair’s new book, Tapping Feet: A Double-take on Care Homes and Dementia, which is a work of fiction based loosely on their family’s experiences; considers that often not enough is said about the benefits of care homes for those living with conditions such as dementia when they get older; understands that Lewine Mair’s husband, Norman Mair, was described as “one of the finest sports writers Scotland has ever produced” and sadly passed away in 2014 at the age of 86 after living with Alzheimer’s for the previous eight years; notes that in her new book, Lewine Mair describes the family’s experience of residential care for her husband as positive and giving peace of mind after initially feeling guilt-ridden at the thought of his living there; notes that Lewine kept a diary when her husband was at Thorburn Manor Care Home in Edinburgh; understands that she visited several other homes and spoke to staff and residents, which provided the content for the book with a hope to shine a more positive light on residential care; thanks Lewine Mair and the Mair family for sharing this deeply personal account...
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19 May 2023
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*S6M-08947 Audrey Nicoll: Increasing the Participation of Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths—That the Parliament believes that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) make an important contribution to driving economic growth and delivering new approaches to the climate emergency; notes the so-called leaky pipeline, whereby women and girls account for only 25% of the STEM sector, despite maths and science subjects being equally popular among girls and boys within school age education; recognises the work underway in schools and further and higher education institutions, including Robert Gordon University, located in the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine constituency, as well as in businesses and energy-related industries, to address the under-representation of women and girls in the STEM sector; welcomes the Scottish Government's STEM strategy and the work of Equate Scotland, which aim to change cultures in organisations and academia; commends Aberdeen City Council and its partners for what it sees as their innovative work to align the school curriculum to future skills demands in offshore energy production and other growth sectors, and notes the view that all stakeholders should continue to work together to increase opportunities for girls and young women in STEM.
