Publisher:
Centre on Constitutional Change
Alternative Published Date
2023
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Type of Resource:
Report
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"The representation and influence of women at Holyrood" needs to be improved.
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"The board’s suggestions include:
- Rule changes to guarantee women’s representation on key bodies and groups such as committees, the Parliamentary Bureau and the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
- A rule change to ensure there are no single-sex parliamentary committees
- The establishment of a forum for women MSPs to discuss issues of mutual interest
- A review of the Parliament’s sitting time data to determine what changes need to be made to limit unpredictability of sitting times and maximise inclusion and wellbeing
- The permanent introduction of a proxy voting scheme covering parental leave, illness and caring/bereavement leave
- The establishment of an Advisory Group to oversee the implementation of the recommendations and make sure progress continues"
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