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.

Welfare Reform Bill considered by House of Commons, 01/02/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The Welfare Reform Bill returned to the House of Commons on 1 February after passing through the House of Lords.

Scottish Parliament debates Budget at Stage 1, 25/01/12 [S]
During its meeting of 25 January 2012 the Scottish Parliament debated the Budget (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1.

Welfare Reform Bill 6th Report Day in Lords, 25/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The Sixth and final Report Day for the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords took place on 25 January 2012.

Welfare Reform Bill 5th Report Day in Lords, 23/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The fifth Report Day for the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords took place on 23 January 2012.

Family Law Act Written Answer, 20/01/12 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Christina McKelvie's (SNP) question asking the Scottish Executive what review has been carried out of the impact of the Family Law (Scotland Act) 2006.

Welfare Reform Bill 4th Report Day in Lords, 17/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The fourth Report Day for the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords took place on 17 January 2012.

Health and Sport Committee takes evidence on minimum pricing, 17/01/12 [S]
During its meeting of 17 January 2012 the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee took evidence on the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill 3rd Report Day in Lords, 11/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The third Report Day for the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords took place on 11 January 2012.

Child rights impact assessment of the Welfare Reform Bill, 11/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The Office of the Children's Commissioner for England has published an impact assessment which considers the Welfare Reform Bill in the light of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the Human Rights Act 1998 and other international human rights obligations.

Scottish Parliament passes Offensive Behaviour Bill at Stage 3, 14/12/11 [S]
During its meeting of 14 December 2011 the Scottish Parliament passed the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3.

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