Outcome: E
A Bill to amend the rules about the punishment part of discretionary life sentences imposed in criminal cases and to amend the rules about the disclosure of information obtained by the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Current Status of the Bill
This Executive Bill was introduced by Kenny MacAskill MSP on 30 November 2011.
The Bill received Royal Assent on 26 July 2012.
Introduction of the Bill
This Executive Bill was introduced by Kenny MacAskill MSP on 30 November 2011.
Research Briefings on Bill
Stage 2
Stage 2 was taken by the Justice Committee on 15 May 2012.
Link to Minute of Stage 2 proceedings
Link to Official Report of Stage 2 proceedings
Stage 3
The Stage 3 debate was held on 20 June 2012.
The Bill passed Stage 3 on 20 June 2012.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 3:
Passage of the Bill:
After Passing
Royal Assent
The Bill received Royal Assent on 26 July 2012.
The following volume, published on 24 January 2013, contains all the material relevant to the passage of this Bill: