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Code of Conduct for MSPs – revisions to Rules on Confidentiality of the Complaints Process
This work was undertaken in response to the appearance in the media of reports about complaints which were being considered by the Committee.
What this briefing does
This briefing is divided into two parts:
the first part covers the current law
the second part explains efforts to reform inheritance law over the last two parliamentary sessions, including a summary of the latest consultation paper
The briefing will help MSPs with their constituency casework relating to inheritance issues.
Background
The Committee published a report on 14 November 2018 in which it committed to review the Code of Conduct with the aim of strengthening its rules on confidentiality of documents and the disclosure rules relating to MSP complaints. This work was undertaken in response to the appearance in the media of reports about complaints which were being cons...
Introduction
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill was introduced by the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP to the Scottish Parliament on 13 March 2018.
Introduction
The Transport (Scotland) Bill ("the Bill") was introduced to the Scottish Parliament by Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, on 8 June 2018.
Parliamentary scrutiny
The Seat Belts on School Transport (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament by Gillian Martin MSP (the "Member in Charge") on 28 February 2017 and was referred to the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee as lead committee at Stage 1.
The Lobbying Act is designed to improve transparency of lobbying contact between organisations and:
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
Scottish Government Ministers
The Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government
Scottish Government Special Advisers
The Lobbying Act will require certain types of lobbying communication in future to be registered ...