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
Other lists of petitions
All petitions
384 petitions
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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
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Prioritise local participation in planning decisions
Closed on 14 January 2026
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Increase local government funding to help protect the vulnerable elderly population and prevent the closure of care homes
Closed on 12 November 2025
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Ensure accurate information is used when issuing court summons
Closed on 29 October 2025
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Offer covid-19 vaccine boosters to teachers and school staff
Closed on 17 April 2024
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Take action to protect people from airborne infections in health and social care settings
Closed on 14 January 2026
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Stop same-day-only GP appointment systems
Closed on 26 November 2025
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Ensure accuracy of statements informing Child Welfare Reports
Closed on 6 March 2024
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Review and cap public sector senior management salaries
Closed on 22 January 2025
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Improve data on young people affected by conditions causing Sudden Cardiac Death
Closed on 14 January 2026
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Treat vapes and e-cigarettes like cigarettes and tobacco
Closed on 17 April 2024
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Improve and prioritise pedestrian safety
Closed on 5 February 2025
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Ensure that under 16s charged with rape are treated as adults in the criminal justice system
Closed on 10 September 2025
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Increase funding for local authorities to enable better management and protection of conservation areas
Closed on 20 March 2024
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Introduce a National Screening Programme for Prostate Cancer
Closed on 11 March 2026