Petitions – The Scottish Parliament

The Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee looks at all published petitions.

Petitions under consideration

1. Review the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act and introduce a minimum sentence for severe offences

   Under consideration from 9 September 2025

2. Remove teachers’ ability to backdate and alter school records

   Under consideration from 9 September 2025

3. Review the procedures and case progress timelines for the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland

   Under consideration from 3 September 2025

4. Strengthen veto powers when assessing Business Improvement District proposals

   Under consideration from 11 August 2025

See all petitions under consideration (131)

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