Outcome: E
A Bill to establish the Scottish Civil Justice Council and to make provision about contributions in respect of criminal legal assistance.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill received Royal Assent on 5 March 2013.
Introduction of the Bill
This Government Bill was introduced by Kenny MacAskill MSP on 2 May 2012.
Research Briefings on Bill
Stage 1
The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Justice Committee.
The committee published its Stage 1 Report on 4 October 2012.
Dates of consideration by the Lead Committee:
15 May 2012
26 June 2012
4 September 2012
11 September 2012
18 September 2012
25 September 2012
2 October 2012
13 November 2012
The Bill was also considered by the Finance Committee on 5 September 2012 and the Subordinate Legislation Committee on 23 October 2012.
Stage 1 proceedings took place on 25 October 2012.
Stage 2
The Bill was considered at Stage 2 by the Justice Committee on 13 November 2012.
Stage 3
The Bill was passed by Parliament on 29 January 2013.
The Bill received Royal Assent on 5 March 2013.