Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

This account is now inactive until after the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May.

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

This account is now inactive until after the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May.

Information about the Committee’s work over this past Session 6: https://t.co/gYvNjGZhKz

Information about the election: https://t.co/U437iyEhPX

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🔊 Today is Dissolution - the official end of this parliamentary session.

The Scottish Parliament shuts down so an election can happen, and MSPs no longer hold office. That means no more parliamentary work until a new Parliament is elected.

Find out more at our election hub: https://t.co/YUev5T6MJ2

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🔔 We're now in campaign recess 🔔

That means that no more debates or Committee meetings will be held during this session, unless Parliament is recalled.

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The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by MSPs.

You can find out more about the Bill at https://t.co/wswpgqtPyo

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Today we'll start our scrutiny of the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2.

The Bill aims to modernise contract law and make it easier for businesses and private individuals to understand.

💭 What is Stage 2 of the @scotparl legislative process?

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Our latest newsletter on our work to ensure proper parliamentary oversight includes:

🟣 Scrutiny of the Contract Bill to update the law
🟣 Consideration of delegated powers
🟣 SSIs reported on

📩 Stay connected - read and subscribe to the newsletter: https://t.co/OO2lzPDywC

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

🆕 Our latest newsletter (Sep-Dec) covers:

- Scrutiny of Contract Bill
- Delegated powers considered
- SSIs reported on
- Why proper parliamentary oversight is important

Read it here 👇
https://t.co/NawBRDGjj9

We'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ❄️

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Our Committee recommends that @ScotParl agrees the general principles of the Bill and will lead a debate in the Chamber on 18 December.

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Contract law could become easier to understand with a default set of rules on how contracts are formed & accepted. The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill aims to make contract law more accessible for laypeople.

https://t.co/rgZ0g5r1dZ
Convener @StuMcMillanSNP👇

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

In its final evidence session scrutinising the Contract Bill, the @SP_DPLR Committee will hear from Minister Siobhian Brown MSP and officials to explore why the Bill may be needed, and the extent of reform being proposed.

Watch live 🔴 https://t.co/kGf4TQekTt

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The following committees are meeting today ⬇️

🟣 @SP_NetZero at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_HSCS at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_LocalGov at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_DPLR at 10am
🟣 @SP_EHRCJ at 10am
🟣 @SP_FinancePAC at 10am

Watch online: https://t.co/elpCnlrCbG

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Thanks to @FSB_Scotland for giving evidence on proposed new rules for contract law in Scotland and for taking the time to submit written views.

📚 Find out about the aims of the Contract (Formation and Remedies) Bill: https://t.co/IvJi8pxaTh

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

Modernising and simplifying contract law in Scotland is welcome, but we must be careful not to hand large corporations more power in disputes with small contractors. @colin_borland gives evidence to @ScotParl Law Reform Committee.

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

We’ve been taking evidence on the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill and will publish our Stage 1 report in December.

But what is Stage 1? Watch our quick explainer.

Find out more about the aims of the Bill 👇
https://t.co/CgMr0M9bQc

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Today we are continuing our inquiry into the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill.

💡 What do business and sector representatives think of the proposed new rules for contract law, and will they make contract agreements clearer?

Watch now 🔴 https://t.co/ZIqHMijz7y

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The following committees are meeting today ⬇️

🟣 @SP_FinancePAC at 9am
🟣 @SP_HSCS at 9am
🟣 @SP_NetZero at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_DPLR at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_LocalGov at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_EHRCJ at 10am

Watch online: https://t.co/geyhhkKWH7

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Contract Bill evidence session

Legal academics told us that reform will help future-proof contract law and keep up with international standards.

Prof Stephen Bogle @UofGlasgow said that legislation was the best way to allow our contract law system to thrive in the 21st century.

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Join us now as we begin our inquiry into the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill. We're taking evidence from @scotlawcom @MacqueenHector and legal academics to discuss reforming of aspects of contract law.

🔴 https://t.co/pJvq0VTehN

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The following committees are meeting today ⬇️

🟣 @SP_HSCS at 9am
🟣 @SP_DPLR at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_FinancePAC at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_NetZero at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_EHRCJ at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_LocalGov at 9:30am

Watch online: https://t.co/xu3P4Vvjzd

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Today's committee meetings include:

🟣 @SP_HSCS 8.30am
🟣 @SP_NetZero 9.15am
🟣 @SP_FinancePAC 9.30am
🟣 @SP_LocalGov 9.30am
🟣 @SP_DPLR 10am
🟣 @SP_EHRCJ 10am

Watch online: https://t.co/rzgy5T9VUs

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

A new Bill could make contract law more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.

The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill aims to make the law clearer for people who enter into contract agreements.

Have your say by 2 November 🗣️⬇️
https://t.co/zrZNMv47qc

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

During our first meeting back after recess, we’ll question @GraemeDeyMSP. Likely to cover:

🟣Upturn in issues around SSI drafting
🟣@scotgov planning for the busy legislative period ahead
🟣Guidance on framework legislation

Watch from 10am: https://t.co/CDvVEdi4dY

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️

🟣 @SP_FinancePAC at 9am
🟣 @SP_HSCS at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_NetZero at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_LocalGov at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_DPLR at 10am
🟣 @SP_EHRCJ at 10am

Watch online: https://t.co/SmkIV98JJ8

[Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee @SP_DPLR]

Contract agreements could be made clearer for those who enter into them under plans to improve and simplify aspects of Scots contract law.

Our consultation on the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill is open ⬇️
https://t.co/kJTXAbk9W9

Convener @StuMcMillanSNP 👇

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️

🟣 @SP_FinancePAC at 9am
🟣 @SP_HSCS at 9am
🟣 @SP_NetZero at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_EHRCJ at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_LocalGov at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_DPLR at 10am

Watch online: https://t.co/pL37hnHoXr