Members' Bills in the Scottish Parliament
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A members' bill in the Scottish Parliament is a type of bill that can be introduced by members of the Scottish Parliament. Less parliamentary time is given to such bills and as a result only a minority of members' bills actually become law.[1] Such bills can be used however to create publicity for a cause or issue and can affect legislation indirectly.
References
- ^ Scottish Parliament. "How a Bill, or proposed Bill, becomes an Act". Scottish Parliament. Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
A Members' Bill is introduced by an MSP who is not a Scottish Government minister. There's a process to be followed before a Members' Bill can be introduced.