PCO Scotland

The closing date to apply for one of our Parliamentary Counsel vacancies is Sunday 20th August - apply online here: core-scottishgovernment.icims.com/jobs/6422/parl…

We also have a vacancy for a business assistant to support our operations: core-scottishgovernment.icims.com/jobs/5575/busi…

We're recruiting! PCO have external vacancies for two Parliamentary Counsel. Find out more details and apply: core-scottishgovernment.icims.com/jobs/6422/parl…

Yesterday the Scottish Parliament approved the general principles of Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill, and passed the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill. More details about both Bills can be found on the Parliament's website: parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill has been given Stage 1 approval by the Scottish Parliament. The Bill now moves on to Stage 2. Further details on the Parliament's website: parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

The Scottish Parliament has approved the general principles of the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill. The Bill now proceeds to Stage 2 Parliamentary proceedings. Further details on the Parliament's website: parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) bill has passed ✅ - 111 ❌ - 0 The Bill aims to change the law in relation to two areas of moveable property: Assignation of claims and Pledges – a type of security (usually for a loan) More information ow.ly/ECjy50Og0e9

The Scottish Parliament approved the general principles of the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill yesterday. Find more information on the Parliament's Bill page: parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

The Budget (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill has passed. ✅ - 68 ❌ - 57 The Budget Bill is how the Parliament agrees public spending in Scotland, with a new Bill introduced to the Parliament every year. More here: ow.ly/QWlk50MYkrA

The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill has passed. ✅ Yes: 90 ❌ No: 30 Find out more on our website: ow.ly/148I50Mzlaw

The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill passed stage 1 at the Parliament yesterday, and now moves on to stage 2 consideration. Further information can be found on the Parliament's website: parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

The Scottish Parliament has approved the general principles of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which now moves to stage 2. Further details on the Parliament's Bill page: parliament.scot/sitecore/conte…

Yesterday the Parliament approved the general principles of the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill. The Bill now proceeds to Stage 2. parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

The general principles of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill were approved by Parliament yesterday. Stage 2 will take place this afternoon, with stage 3 scheduled for tomorrow. More information on the Parliament's Bill pages: parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill has been passed by MSPs. It seeks to restrict the supply and use of certain kinds of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles, and creates a new licensing system. Find out more: ow.ly/jIoX50JKRHU

The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill has been passed by MSPs. It includes powers to respond to public health emergencies, changes to procedures in evictions, and extends changes to the justice system. Find out more: ow.ly/JRrP50JK4cX

The Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill has passed unanimously.

The Miners' Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill has just been passed unanimously. The Bill provides a pardon for miners who were convicted of certain offences relating to the 1984-1985 miners’ strike where the conditions of the pardon are met: ow.ly/9vlC50Jzp3O #MinersStrike

The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill has now PASSED. The Bill requires Scottish Ministers and certain public bodies to create Good Food Nation Plans. You can read more about the Bill at: ow.ly/xfP050Jyo0B

Parliamentary Counsel met with the Faculty of Advocates last week to give a talk on the work of PCO. Faculty members attended both in person and virtually, and we enjoyed the interesting discussion.