Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 24 April 2024
24 Apr 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Business Motion
I thank Mr Whitfield for his point of order. In relation to today’s proceedings, I can confirm that the Latin terms in the amendment concerned are precise terms that are used in the Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act 1995 and are, consequently, used as standard in criminal proceedings. There is no suitable English translation that would be commonly understood.
However, I recognise that it would be helpful to reflect on the issue that the member has raised in relation to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body policy concerned.
I call George Adam to move the motion.
In the same item of business
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-12947, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a tim...
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I seek your guidance in relation to rule 9.10.5 of the standing orders, which talks about the proper form of amendmen...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
I thank Mr Whitfield for his point of order. In relation to today’s proceedings, I can confirm that the Latin terms in the amendment concerned are precise te...
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam)
SNP
I am trying to think back to my schoolboy Latin, but I will just say, “Moved”. Laughter.
The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Thank you, minister. I think that we will stick to the English translation from now on, to the extent possible. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees th...