Legislation in progress

This section contains information on bills and subordinate (or secondary) legislation currently progressing through the Scottish Parliament and Westminster that affect children and young people. The section also contains information on Acts that are currently being implemented. For information on existing legislation and Acts visit the directory or use the search facility.

Draft Children's Hearings Bill, 26/06/09 [S]
The Scottish Government has published a working draft of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill to enable discussions with interested parties over the summer before the legislation is introduced to the Scottish Parliament in the autumn.

Welfare Reform Bill, 25/06/09 [E/NI/S/W]
Sixth Committee day in the House of Lords for the Welfare Reform Bill took place on 25 June 2009.

Justice Committee takes evidence on Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill, 23/06/09 [S]
During its meeting of 23 June 2009 the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee took evidence on the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1.

Equality Bill, 23/06/09 [E/S/W]
The Sixth Committee day for the Equality Bill in the House of Commons took place on 23 June 2009.

Welfare Reform Bill, 22/06/09 [E/NI/S/W]
The Fifth Grand Committee Day in the House of Lords for the Welfare Reform Bill took place on 22 June 2009.

Education Committee Stage 1 Report on Schools (Consultation) Bill, 19/06/09 [S]
The Scottish Parliament Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee has published its Stage 1 Report on the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Bill.

Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill, 18/06/09 [E/NI/S/W]
The Fourth Committee Day in the House of Commons for the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill took place on 18 June 2009.

Equality Bill, 18/06/09 [E/S/W]
Fifth Committee Day for the Equality Bill in the House of Commons took place on 18 June 2009.

Welfare Reform Bill, 18/06/09 [E/NI/S/W]
The Fourth Grand Committee day in the House of Lords for the Welfare Reform Bill took place on 18 June 2009.

Borders, Citizenship and Immmigration Bill, 16/06/09 [E/NI/S/W]
The third Committee Day in the House of Commons for the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill took place on 16 June 2009.

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