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scottish parliament

September 3, 2020

Scotland set to incorporate UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the Bill will build children’s rights into the fabric of decision making in Scotland.
October 10, 2019

Quakers welcome historic Equal Protection from Assault Bill

Quakers in Britain have welcomed the passing of the Equal Protection from Assault Bill as a historic moment for Scotland's children.
May 15, 2019

'Innovative' rough sleeper shelter hailed at Holyrood

People who run an “innovative” emergency care shelter for up to 75 rough sleepers have been recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
March 15, 2019

Quakers in Scotland welcome move towards nonviolence

Quakers in Scotland are welcoming a change in the law to move Scotland to becoming a more nonviolent nation.
February 27, 2019

Too many people left to live on thin air, Church of Scotland Moderator tells MSPs

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has urged MSPs to put the most vulnerable people in society at the heart of political decision making.
January 2, 2019

Scottish Cabinet papers from 2003 released

The Scottish Government is committed to releasing archived records after 15 years.
June 26, 2018

MSPs salute Christians and Muslims for working together for good of humanity

Christian and Muslim faith leaders have been lauded in the Scottish Parliament for working in close partnership to combat extremism.
April 20, 2018

Faith leaders urge Scottish Parliament to pass ambitious new Climate Change Bill

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland has joined faith leaders from across Scotland to call for the passing of a “strong and ambitious” new Climate Change Bill.
August 14, 2017

Homelessness need not be endemic, says Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland has issued a fresh call for collective action to end the “scandal of homelessness”.
November 1, 2016

Holyrood acclaim for Church of Scotland mental health service

A Church of Scotland-run project that supports people with mental health issues in East Ayrshire has been commended in the Scottish Parliament.