The public petitions system has now closed ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May 2026. It is not possible to submit a new petition to the Scottish Parliament or sign a petition until after the election.

The petitions system will reopen at the start of the new parliamentary session.

For more information about the petitions process, please contact the committee team at petitions.committee@parliament.scot

For more information about the election campaign period and the dissolution of the current parliament, please visit the Scottish Parliament’s Election 2026 webpage: https://www.parliament.scot/msps/elections/election-2026

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384 petitions

  1. Require original wills made outside of Scotland to be accepted into safe custody, by Registers of Scotland or other safe custody providers, without prior mailing around

    Closed on 1 May 2024

  2. Prioritise local participation in planning decisions

    Closed on 14 January 2026

  3. Increase local government funding to help protect the vulnerable elderly population and prevent the closure of care homes

    Closed on 12 November 2025

  4. Ensure accurate information is used when issuing court summons

    Closed on 29 October 2025

  5. Offer covid-19 vaccine boosters to teachers and school staff

    Closed on 17 April 2024

  6. Take action to protect people from airborne infections in health and social care settings

    Closed on 14 January 2026

  7. Stop same-day-only GP appointment systems

    Closed on 26 November 2025

  8. Ensure accuracy of statements informing Child Welfare Reports

    Closed on 6 March 2024

  9. Review and cap public sector senior management salaries

    Closed on 22 January 2025

  10. Improve data on young people affected by conditions causing Sudden Cardiac Death

    Closed on 14 January 2026

  11. Treat vapes and e-cigarettes like cigarettes and tobacco

    Closed on 17 April 2024

  12. Improve and prioritise pedestrian safety

    Closed on 5 February 2025

  13. Ensure that under 16s charged with rape are treated as adults in the criminal justice system

    Closed on 10 September 2025

  14. Increase funding for local authorities to enable better management and protection of conservation areas

    Closed on 20 March 2024

  15. Introduce a National Screening Programme for Prostate Cancer

    Closed on 11 March 2026

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