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Recent publications
Good Work Plan: Proposals to Support Families
The UK Government is seeking views on proposals to better support parents to balance work and family-life.
Widening the Scope of the Current Victim Statement Scheme
The Scottish Government has committed to consulting on the details of widening the range of serious crimes which carry the right to make a victim statement.
Children (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee is asking for views on the Children (Scotland) Bill.
Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill
A call for views on a Bill to ensure everyone in Scotland who needs to use period products can obtain them free of charge through a "period products scheme" which the Scottish Government would have to set up.
Benefit Take Up
The Scottish Parliament's Social Security Committee has launched an inquiry into benefit take-up.
Where your voice is heard
Been to an SWC event? Wonder what happens next?
The SWC responds to consultations, attends meetings and Committees and speaks with MSPs, MPs and key decision makers. Your voice can make a difference. By working with women throughout Scotland, the SWC has a positive impact on where and how women’s voices are used and listened to. Find out more by clicking on the link below.
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