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Publication - Impact assessment

Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025: equality impact assessment

Published
18 September 2025
From
Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate, +1 more … Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Equality and rights, Public sector
ISBN
9781806431434

This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers the equality impact of the Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025.

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Equality Impact Assessment for the Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025

Title of policy:

The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025

Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:

These regulations will ensure an individual is disqualified from their role as an MSP if they also hold a role as a Councillor, ensuring individuals only hold one of these roles at a time.

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support

Division: Cabinet, Parliament and Governance

Team: Parliament Team

Contact

Email: dualmandatesconsultation@gov.scot

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