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
Closed petitions
375 petitions
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Run a targeted roadside litter awareness campaign
Closed on 24 September 2025
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Update air quality standards in Scotland to align with 2021 World Health Organisation guidelines.
Closed on 16 September 2025
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Address Scotland's culture of youth violence
Closed on 10 September 2025
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Reduce council tax by 50% for single persons
Closed on 10 September 2025
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Protect wild wrasse stocks
Closed on 10 September 2025
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Permanently remove peak fare pricing from ScotRail services
Closed on 10 September 2025
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Prevent strangers from filming or photographing children in public play parks
Closed on 10 September 2025
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Introduce a maximum temperature for serving hot liquids to children in childcare settings
Closed on 10 September 2025
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Stop More National Parks in Scotland.
Closed on 10 September 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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Review and update the Home Report system to ensure it protects both the seller and the buyer
Closed on 18 June 2025
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Ensure planning consideration for equestrian accessibility
Closed on 18 June 2025
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Reform the financial support for social work students on work placements
Closed on 18 June 2025
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Provide essential investment in the Gaelic language to secure its future
Closed on 18 June 2025
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Amend the Scottish Housing Regulator’s mandate or create a body to protect owners of ex-council properties
Closed on 18 June 2025