Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill

This is to let you know that the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill has been published today on the Scottish Parliament website. The Bill and accompanying documentation can be accessed at: https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/bills/miners-strike-pardons-scotland-bill/introduced

A Scottish Government news release can also be accessed at: https://www.gov.scot/news/historic-miners-pardon-bill-published/

The introduction of the Bill follows the 2020 report of an independent review group which recommended legislation be introduced to give effect to a pardon - and the publication of the findings of a public consultation undertaken earlier this year which asked for views on the qualifying criteria for the pardon.

As you may be aware, the intention to introduce a Bill was announced last month as part of the Scottish Government's 2021-22 legislative programme. The findings of the consultation have been used alongside other available evidence to inform the preparation of the Bill.

Further background information is available at Miners’ Strike 1984/85 Pardon: Consultation - Scottish Government - Citizen Space.

Please circulate as considered appropriate. If you have any questions, please contact the Bill team through the dedicated mailbox address below.

Miners Pardons Bill Team

Scottish Government

minersstrikepardon@gov.scot