Scottish Law Officers (Devolution) Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) 2024-25

A Private Members' Bill introduced through a 10-minute speech in the Commons, used primarily to draw attention to an issue rather than to legislate. Most do not progress beyond First Reading.

Second reading · Commons
Sponsor
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party)
Introduced
10 January 2024
Last activity
22 March 2024
About this bill

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant to the Scottish Parliament legislative competence in respect of the role and functions of the Scottish Law Officers; and for connected purposes.

Parliamentary stages

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Commons
First reading 10 Jan 2024
Second reading 22 Mar 2024
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