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A Bill to make provision about the aggravation of offences by prejudice relating to disability or to sexual orientation or transgender identity.

Current version of Bill: Bill (as introduced) (57KB pdf posted 20.05.2008)

Current status of Bill: The Bill was introduced on 19 May 2008. The Bill is currently being considered at Stage 1, and has been referred to the Justice Committee.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Stage 1

Introduction

This Member's Bill was introduced by Patrick Harvie MSP on 19 May 2008.

• Bill (as introduced) (57KB pdf posted 20.05.2008)
• Explanatory Notes (56KB pdf posted 20.05.2008)
• Policy Memorandum (51KB pdf posted 20.05.2008)
• Delegated Powers Memorandum (28KB pdf posted 20.05.2008)

SPICe briefing on Bill (as introduced):

SB 08-41 Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill (138 KB pdf posted 27.08.08)

Stage 1

The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Justice Committee.   The deadline for Stage 1 consideration is 3 April 2009.

Lead committee: Justice

The Bill is also being considered by the following committees:

Secondary committee : Equal Opportunities

Other committee:

Subordinate Legislation Committee on 3 June 2008 and 17 June 2008.

• Subordinate Legislation Committee's report on the Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1