PARLIAMENTARY UPDATES

The SCPO monitors Parliamentary activity at Holyrood and Westminster. We cover issues of interest to Scottish Churches, current consultations, and the progress of Bills in both Parliaments. Read the latest SCPO Parliamentary Update here

INTERVIEWS

In our regular interview feature, MPs, MSPs and key political figures share their interests, motivations and responsibilities in an informal setting. Read the latest SCPO interview with Anne McLaughlin MSP

News and Events A photo of Dr Donald Smith delivering the SCPO Annual Lecture

Throughout the course of the year, the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office run or assist in the organisation of events with member churches and partner organisations. 

Full details of the latest news and events be found on the Latest News section of the site.  

This month, you are invited to listen to a discussion "Do, Don't or Leave Well Alone: how the law delivers our ethical decisions" taking place in the Festival of Spirituality and Peace.  Go to the Latest News section for more information.

Latest Briefing Paper Photo of Scottish Churches leaders meeting First Minister Alex Salmond.

We regularly produce briefing papers which provide a more detailed overview of a current issue, proposed legislation or topic open for public consultation.

Our latest briefing paper is a guide to the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill, as passed by the Scottish Parliament on 30 June 2010.  Read SCPO Briefing 12/6 on the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill here.

If there is a current political issue that you would like to see covered in an SCPO Briefing Paper, please get in touch.  Go to the contact us page.

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SCPO Overview Photo of Scottish Churches leaders meeting First Minister Alex Salmond.

The SCPO produce regular Parliamentary Updates full of information about what is happening at Holyrood and Westminster; topical Briefing Papers and interviews with key political figures.

Please take time to have a look around our  website, and find out what the SCPO can do for you.

Meet the Staff Photo of Scottish Churches Parliamentary Officer, Chloe Clemmons

Meet the Staff of the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office, and find out how we can help you.