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The question of remote attendance
The Policy Memorandum states that attending or participating in parliamentary proceedings remotely through video conferencing “does not count as sufficient attendance” under the Bill.iThe Scottish Parliament. (2024, December 17). Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill Policy Memorandum.
The Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024. It is currently at the stage of a second reading in the House of Lords, which began on 12 September 2025.
He suggested this approach could empower and strengthen members’ resolve.iiStandards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. (2024, February 29). Official Report. Retrieved from: https://www.parliament.scot/api/sitecore/CustomMedia/OfficialReport?
The Committee conducted a call for views with stakeholders in advance of considering oral evidence on the Bill1Scottish Parliament Information Centre. (2024). Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill - Detailed Call for Views Analysis.
Committee reports
Date published:
30 September 2025
Provisions relating to statutory biodiversity targets (Part 1) and national parks (Part 3) were consulted on by the Scottish Government in 2023 as part of the Strategic Framework for Biodiversity: Tackling the Nature Emergency. In 2024, the Scottish Government consulted on enabling powers for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime and Habitats Reg...
His Majesty is dressed in King Charles III tartan and is pictured with a handcrafted stick, which was a gift from the Mey Highland Games.
The image was taken in 2024 by photographer Millie Pilkington ahead of His Majesty The King’s participation in events to mark the Parliament’s 25th anniversary.
Amendment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (UNCRC Act)
Under the UNCRC Act, public authorities must act compatibly with UNCRC requirements - this is the 'compatibility duty'.
Committee reports
Date published:
2 September 2025
The Bill
The Bill was introduced by the UK Government in the House of Commons on 10 October 2024. It completed Report stage in the Lords in July 2025 and will progress to 3rd Reading on 3 September 2025.
Scottish Parliament Information CentreThe UK Government announced in a written statement to the House of Commons on 12 December 2024 that it was "committed to finishing the Common Frameworks programme as soon as possible" and was aiming to do so by Easter 2025.