Offences (Aggravation By Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 09)
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 as lead committee, and to the Equal Opportunities Committee as secondary committee.
Contents:
Introduction
This Member's Bill was introduced by Patrick Harvie MSP on 19 May 2008.
Information on this Member's Bill prior to introduction is available on the Proposals for Member's Bills web-page.
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 committees:
Subordinate Legislation Committee on 3 June 2008 and 17 June 2008.
Finance Committee on 30 September 2008.
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