Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill
The Bill makes changes to the law in two main areas:
- decisions about granting bail to people accused of a crime
- arrangements for the release of some prisoners and the support that is provided to those who leave prison
The Bill was passed on 22 June 2023 and became an Act on 01 August 2023
Contents
Stage 2 - Changes to detail
MSPs can propose changes (“amendments”) to the Bill. The amendments are considered and decided on by a committee.
The Bill ended Stage 2 on 17 May 2023
Timetable
On 26 April 2023, Parliament agreed motion S6M-08703, that consideration of the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 19 May 2023
First meeting on amendments
Documents with the amendments considered at the meeting held on 10 May 2023
First marshalled list of amendments (756KB, pdf) posted 04 May 2023
First groupings of amendments (879KB, pdf) posted 04 May 2023
Meeting on 10 May 2023
Read the minutes of proceedings
Second meeting on amendments
Documents with the amendments to be considered at the meeting held on 17 May 2023.
Second Marshalled List of Amendments for Stage 2 (653KB, pdf) posted 12 May 2023
Second Groupings of Amendments for Stage 2 (642KB, pdf) posted 12 May 2023
The video and Official Report of this meeting will be added in due course.
Bill as amended at Stage 2
The Bill as Amended at Stage 2 will be published following Stage 2 proceedings.