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Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 May 2025
S6W-36469
The Scottish Government has no plans to introduce legislation in relation to freedom of speech at universities, however it fully supports individuals’ rights to freedom of expression, and believes universities to be places where freedom of expression should always be promoted and fostered, but this should be done in a courteous and respectful manner.The Scottish Government expects universities to comply with relevant legal requirements in respect of academic freedom (which is addressed in section 26 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005), and carefully consider existing Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance on freedom of expression for higher education providers in Scotland.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
21 August 2018
The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill - The Paris Agreement and Scotland's Response
The Bill will increase transparency, demonstrate our commitment to sustainable economic growth and signal to the international community that Scotland is the place to do low carbon business.
Official Report
Meeting date:
28 June 2022
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 28 June 2022
Is the Supreme Court giving its view on the proposed bill? In that case, what about future amendments?
Official Report
Meeting date:
17 November 2022
Meeting of the Parliament 17 November 2022
It has failed to do so; it would rather hide and play politics than do right by the people of Scotland. Those decisions have consequences.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 June 2025
S6W-38197
Section 259 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 gives people with a mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions a right of access to independent advocacy.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
14 May 2025
S6W-37083
The regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has issued guidance on avoiding discrimination and harassment in the workplace and there is a Statutory Code of Practice on Employment.Freedom of speech is a qualified right and the ways in which a person’s religion or belief is manifested might not be protected if this impacts on the legal rights of others, including those with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment, not to be discriminated against or harassed.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 January 2026
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report - Overall conclusion
Overall conclusion
The Committee agrees with the general principles of the Bill, in terms of minimising the use of restraint and seclusion of children and young people in schools, and commends the Member in Charge for introducing the Bill to Parliament.
Committee reports
Date published:
19 March 2024
Delegated powers provisions in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill (as amended at Stage 2) - Introduction
Introduction
At its meeting on 19 March 2024, the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee considered the delegated powers contained in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill (as amended at Stage 2).
Committee reports
Date published:
15 September 2023
Stage 1 Report on the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill - Financial Memorandum
Financial Memorandum
As noted earlier in this report, the Finance and Public Administration Committee issued a call for evidence on the Bill and received one response. It passed the submission to the Committee to take into account in its evidence sessions and also in its Stage 1 report.Published response for the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum - Scottish Parliament - Citizen Space
The Committee notes the response.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
5 August 2021
Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill - The Bill
The Bill
The Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 22 June 2021.
