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The international events programme supports the delivery of Scotland’s national events strategy, “Scotland: The Perfect Stage”, by investing in major world-class events that raise Scotland’s profile and showcase Scotland’s key event and...
Human RightsBill
Following the Scottish Government's decision not to introduce a Scottish Human RightsBill in the current parliamentary session, the Committee agreed to hold two evidence sessions to hear views from stakeholders and a...
Agriculture (Retained EU Law and Data) (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced, 6 November 2019 Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform)), 29 October 2019 Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill (M) Passed, 3 October 2019 Children (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced, 2 September 2019 Lead committee - Justice Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Equalities and Human Rights)), 31 October 2019 Consumer ScotlandBill (G) Thursday 7 November 2019 28 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 Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee)), 5 November 2019 Disclosure (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Education and Skills Committee)), 6 November 2019 Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Equalities and Human Rights)), 7 November 2019 Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed, 10 October 2019 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill (M) Introduced, 23 April 2019 Lead committee - Local Government and Communities Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill (M) Introduced, 10 October 2019 Lead committee – Economy, Energy and Fair Work Referendums (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 7 November 2019 Stage 1 Report - Finance and Constitution Committee (7th Report, 2019) Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice Committee)), 29 October 2019 Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments)), 7 November 2019 Scottish Elections (Reform) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Local Government and Communities Committee)), 6 November 2019 Scottish National Investment Bank Bill (G) Stage 2, 19 November 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Wednesday 13 November with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland (Amendment) Bill (P) Introduced, 26 September 2019 Transport (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 10 October 2019 UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed, 5 November 2019 Thursday 7 November 2019 29 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 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 21 March 2018 Following a reference under section 33 of the Scotland Act 1998 by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland, the Supreme Court has ruled that some provisions of the Bill are outwith the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament.
T his document relates to the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 27) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 22 February 2018 Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill ——————————...
Explanatory Notes (Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill). Retrieved from https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/bills/s6-bills/scottish-elections-representation-and-reform-bill/introduction/explanatory-notes-accessible.pdf [accessed 18 February 2024] Paragraph 39With regards to local government elections in Scotland, the Bill amends section 31 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 which deals with 'Disqualifications for nomination, election and holding office as member of a local authority.'
My response was that given the approach proposed in the Bill which seeks to treat regional Members with equity, allowing them the same right as constituency Members to present themselves to the electorate for return to Parliament following a successful recall, then a fresh certificate of endorsement from the party wo...