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Bill · started in the Commons

Scotland (Independence) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the dissolution of the Union between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom; to make provision for the transfer of powers from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Scotland (Independence) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 23 May 2024 by Patrick Grady (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 23 May 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.