Petitions – The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament election will be held on 6 May 2021.

The Public Petitions Committee has met for the final time this session. Petitions will next be considered once a new committee is established following the election.

Because of Covid-19, there are some changes to how the Parliament prepares for the election. Find out more in our Election 2021 pages.

Petitions collecting signatures

There are no petitions currently collecting signatures

The Public Petitions Committee looks at all published petitions, regardless of whether signatures are collected.

Petitions under consideration

  1. Increase the ability of communities to influence planning decisions for onshore windfarms

    Under consideration from 24 March 2021

  2. New legislation for Prescription and Limitation Act

    Under consideration from 24 March 2021

  3. Retain falconers rights to practice upland falconry in Scotland

    Under consideration from 24 March 2021

  4. Support the taxi trade

    Under consideration from 24 March 2021

See all petitions under consideration (40)

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Any person or organisation can start a petition