Petitioner: Denis Agnew
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
14 January 2020
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to consider a written constitution for Scotland.
SPICe Briefing (132KB pdf)
Summary
5 March 2020: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report of Meeting 5 March 2020
29 October 2020: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders on the basis that it considers this matter should not be the focus of the Scottish Government as it seeks to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the Scottish Government has confirmed that it will develop a written constitution should Scotland vote for independence in a future referendum. Link to Official Report of Meeting 29 October 2020
Written submissions
• Do you think all the component areas of the UK should pursue the need for a written constitution?
• What should be included in a written constitution for Scotland?