Charities Bill passes first stage in Scottish Parliament

Thursday, 11 May 2023 17:11

Proposed legislation to update and strengthen charity law in Scotland has passed its first parliamentary stage. MSPs have voted to support the general principles of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) Bill which improves accountability and transparency of charities and increases the powers of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Welcoming Parliament’s unanimous support at Stage 1 of the Bill, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: “Our...Request free trial