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Bill · started in the Commons

Scottish Law Officers (Devolution) 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.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Scottish Law Officers (Devolution) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 January 2024 by Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 10 Jan 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons 22 Mar 2024

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 4 Jun 2024.